Parking
Park at Euroka campground by Euroka Clearing; toilets and picnic facilities are nearby. Park entry fees apply. The Glenbrook gate is locked overnight and has seasonal opening hours, so check access before driving in.
Overview
About Nepean River walking track
Why go
- A shaded gorge and riverside pause in a compact loop
- Toilets and picnic facilities at the campground start
Heads up
- Many steps and a steep return climb for such a short walk
- The river edge is small and some turns can be easy to miss
Map & elevation
The route
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Full mapElevation87–129 m
Plan your hike
Before you go
Parking
Safety
3 active Blue Mountains alerts
- ClosureRoads and tracks closed across Blue Mountains National ParkMany roads, fire trails and walking tracks across Blue Mountains National Park are closed; do not enter closed areas.Official details
- CautionPark-wide solid-fuel fire banA park fire ban is active across Blue Mountains National Park: campfires and solid-fuel barbecues and stoves are prohibited. - Gas and electric cookers are permitted, subject to safety rules.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Blue Mountains Tour Guide
Your drive to Nepean River walking track, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Blue Mountains National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
See the Blue Mountains audio tourRecorded for this trailhead
Euroka Campground and the Grassy Clearings0:00 / 0:34
“Up ahead is Euroka campground, with five grassy camping areas among the gum trees. Choose it for a simple bush camp, with unmarked tent spots a short walk from parking.”
Plays as you drive up to this trailhead in the Parkwolf Blue Mountains Tour Guide.
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Trail guide
Hiking Nepean River walking track
A short loop with a steep payoffNepean River walking track is the short 1.
Nepean River walking track is the short 1.8 km loop from Euroka campground’s grassy clearing, down through Fairlight Gorge to the Nepean River and back up via Bennetts Ridge. You get a sheltered gorge and a riverside pause without giving up half a day, but the steps and climb make it more than an easy campground stroll. Allow 30 to 45 minutes, plus a break at the water.
Down through Fairlight GorgeThe formed track heads east into a narrow canyon with sheer walls.
The formed track heads east into a narrow canyon with sheer walls. In its damp shade, ferns, lilli-pilli and coachwood make the walk feel much more enclosed than the open clearing above. There are many steps and some obstacles; it is Grade 3, with some bushwalking experience recommended. The track is signposted, though turns can be easy to miss, so keep the route map handy.
At the riverThe bottom is a small picnic and swimming stop, not a broad beach.
The bottom is a small picnic and swimming stop, not a broad beach. The river edge can be narrow and sloping, with limited level room to sit. Water dragons may bask near the bank; spring is when wildflowers add color along the walk. Bring your own drinking water. If you are planning a swim, check current conditions before getting in.
Climb out and plan your visitThe return climbs steeply by Bennetts Ridge.
The return climbs steeply by Bennetts Ridge. Steps and uneven ground are the effort here, and the track can be boggy after rain. Park at Euroka campground; toilets and picnic facilities are close to the start. Park entry fees apply. The Glenbrook gate is locked overnight and its opening hours change by season, so check access before driving in. Dogs are not allowed except certified assistance animals.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Blue Mountains
58 sightingsGrey KangarooMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
43 sightingsWombatMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
18 sightingsRed-necked WallabyMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
53 sightingsSwamp WallabyMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
23 sightingsBrushtail PossumMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
30 sightingsRing-tailed PossumMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Blue Mountains. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
