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 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:32:59 +1100
Hazard reduction burns: Sams Creek HR
There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 19/03/2025. The fire is called Sams Creek HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Sams Creek hazard reduction in Berowra Valley National Park
Some parts of Berowra Valley National Park are closed for hazard reduction burning from Wednesday 19 March 2025. The burn is bounded by the Berkeley train and Sams trail to the north, Bambil and Hamley trail to the east, interface with the industrial estate in the south and Beaumont trail-Beaumont East trail to the west.
To undertake this burn the following tracks and trails will be closed:
Walkers heading north from Berowra to Berowra Waters can walk via Crowley trail, Berkeley trail, and follow the Great North Walk to Berowra Waters.
Walkers are advised to take a detour via train between Asquith and Berowra Station.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. This burn is called NPWS Sams Creek HR. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 8448 0400 or visit the Rural Fire Service website.

Closed areas: Oxley trail maintenance
Surface 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

Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
Swimming 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.