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Heathcote National Park
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Heathcote National Park
1 current alert · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 12:05 am
- Safety alerts
Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park
A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.
Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.
There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.
About
The park at a glance
Visit Heathcote National Park near Waterfall in southern Sydney for self-sufficient bushwalking or camping. The park is easy to access and popular for mountain biking, hiking and waterholes, making for a great daytrip.
Enjoy bushwalking amid the rugged beauty of the Australian bush at Heathcote National Park, in the south of Sydney, adjacent to Royal National Park. The park is known for magnificent native vegetation and wildlife, rocky outcrops, and hidden freshwater pools. Heathcote is a great place for mountain biking along Pipeline trail, and is within easy reach of Sydney and several train stations.
Seasoned bushwalkers will enjoy excellent walking tracks, as well as bush camping at Kingfisher Pool. The northern end of the park offers a short walk from Heathcote down to Mirang Pool picnic area. This park has limited facilities so it's ideal for those who are comfortable with self-sufficient and relatively isolated walking and camping experiences.
- Picnic areas
- 4
- Walks
- 3
- Campgrounds
- 1
Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
Spring
Visit Heathcote National Park in spring to see blooming Gymea lilies give a scarlet glow to the gullies.
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Campgrounds (1)
Walks in this park
- Lake Toolooma trail
Grade 4 · Hard · 5km return · 2 - 3hrs
Plants and animals
Animals
- Eastern blue-tongue lizard (Tiliqua scinciodes)
- Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
- Yellow-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus)
Plants
- Grass tree (Xanthorrea spp.)
- Old man banksia (Banksia serrata)
- Scribbly gum (Eucalyptus haemastoma)
Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Before you go
Nearby towns
Heathcote (3 km) · Parramatta (42 km) · Sydney City Centre (46 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteRoyal National Park Visitor Centre
02 9542 0648npws.royal@environment.nsw.gov.au2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, NSW 2232
8.30am to 4.30pm daily; Closed Christmas Day
Where you'll be
Heathcote NSW 2233