Popran National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Popran National Park.
Getting there and parking
From Sydney:
- Take the F3 Sydney-Newcastle Freeway
- Exit at Calga onto Peats Ridge Road.
- After 13km turn left into Wisemans Ferry Road
- After a further 8km turn left into Ironbark Road.
From Newcastle:
- Take the F3 Sydney-Newcastle Freeway
- Exit at Peats Ridge Road
- After 10km turn right into George Downs Drive
- Turn left into Wisemans Ferry Road
- After a further 8km turn left into Ironbark Road
Parking
- Ironbark picnic area See on map
Road quality
4WD to the Ironbark picnic area. Visitors in 2WD vehicles will need to park and leave their vehicle 600m from the Ironbark picnic area.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- Most roads require 4WD vehicle
By bike
Check out the Bicycle Information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
For information about public transport options, visit the NSW transport info website or NSW country transport info website
Best times to visit
Weather conditions are usually quite moderate in Popran National Park. In summer, however, in summer the temperature can climb above 30C. With its pleasant climate and year-round beauty, any time is a good time to visit Popran National Park.
Spring
Go walking along the Emerald Pool Loop to see fantastic wildflower displays.
Summer
Enjoy a relaxing day exploring the edges of the southern section of the park by boat, canoe or kayak to discover hidden fishing spots.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
23°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
42.9°C
Winter temperature
Average
17°C and 22°C
Lowest recorded
0.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February and March
Driest month
June and July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
230.2mm
Facilities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Drinking water
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- in the Sydney and surrounds region
Popran National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Girrakool office
02 4320 4200
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, hours vary. - 59 Girrakool Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
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Email: npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Girrakool office
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Lake Munmorah office
02 4972 9000
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm. - 1 Blue Wren Drive, Wybung NSW 2259
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Email: npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Lake Munmorah office
Nearby towns
Peats Ridge (20 km)
Located on the NSW Central Coast, just north of Hawkesbury River, Peats Ridge is close to Popran National Park, where you can enjoy a spot of bushwalking, cycling, river fishing and paddling, and explore the Aboriginal history of the area.
Gosford (39 km)
Gosford is a great destination for a family day trip or holiday. It's situated on Brisbane Water National Park and surrounded by state forests, lakes and beaches.
Sydney City Centre (90 km)
No trip to Sydney is complete without spending some time in the city’s beautiful parks. Whether it’s in central areas like Hyde Park or the Royal Botanic Gardens or further out in Centennial Parklands, there’s plenty of green space to go out and enjoy.