Berowra Valley National Park
Following the Berowra Creek the Berowra Valley National Park is located on the Hornsby Plateau and is made up of typical Hawkesbury Sandstone. The great North walk, Benowie walking track, and many other great walks stretch spann this park. The area has varied vegetation including many different sorts of Eucalyptus and plenty of native animals, includingl swamp wallibies, water dragons, bandicoots, Lyre Birds, and bush turkeys. There are several campsites within the Park, and Crosslands Reserve is also a popular spot near the middle of the park.
There are alerts raised for Berowra Valley National Park as at
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:50:35 +1100
Closed areas: Total Fire Ban - all tracks and trails closed in Berowra Valley National Park and Regional ParkAll tracks and trails in Berowra Valley National Park AND Regional Park, including Stringybark Ridge precinct, are closed on Sunday 16 March 2025 due to a Total Fire Ban and elevated Fire Danger rating.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
Please review RFS information on Total Fire Bans, Fire Danger Ratings, and keep up to date using the Hazards Near Me app:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-appClosed areas: Oxley trail maintenanceSurface and vegetation works will be carried out on the Oxley Trail from Wednesday 12 March to Wednesday 26 March inclusive, weather permitting.
Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400
Fire bans: Total Fire BanA total fire ban has been declared by the
NSW Rural Fire Service. The total fire ban applies for the entire 24-hour period.
Total fire ban rules apply. This ban may be extended. Please continue to check this website. To find out where and when total fire bans are currently in effect, please visit the
NSW Rural Fire Service.
Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National ParkSwimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the
Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the
NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.