Popran National Park
Popran National Park is divided into 5 main section and sits north of the Hawkesbury River between Dharug NP and the Sydney-Newcastle freeway. The park protects many creeks, Aboriginal sites, some shore line of the Hawkesbury, interesting rock formationtions and a diverse range of flora and fauna. One of the five section is closed to the public and walking is more popular in the larger of the five. Walking during spring will reward you with many wildflowers, warmer days are great for enjoying the refreshing water holes.
There are alerts raised for Popran National Park as at
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:50:35 +1100
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.
Closed areas: Area closed for maintenanceSome parts of this park are closed for essential track and trail maintenance from Wednesday 5 March to 30 June 2025. The closed areas are:
- Emerald Pool
- Mount Olive lookout
- Mount Olive trail
- Ironbark picnic area
- Hominy Creek walking track
- 248 trail
- Pipeline trail
- informal walking tracks leading into Popran National Park west of Popran Creek. Includes Glenworth South Horse Track and Mailmans Walking Track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4320 4200.