
The Great North Road Convict Trail

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Dharug National Park
4 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 7:05 pm
- Fire bansUntil 31 Mar 2027
Park Fire Ban - Wollemi-Yengo Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
Dharug National Park
- Mill Creek Campground
Mount Royal National Park
- Youngville Campground
Yengo National Park
- Blue Gums Campground
- Mountain Arm Campground
- Yengo House
- Finchley Campground
- Mogo Campground
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
About
The walk at a glance
Dharug National Park · Yengo National Park · Sydney and surrounds
Old Great North Road – World Heritage walk highlights a historic convict-built road with scenic river views, via Finchs Line, in Dharug National Park.
- Difficulty
- Grade 4 · Hard
- Distance
- 9km loop
- Time
- 3hrs 30min - 4hrs 30min
What to bring
- Drinking water
- Hat
- Sunscreen
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Wisemans Ferry
Wisemans Ferry NSW 2775









