Thirlmere Lakes walking track

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Thirlmere Lakes walking track
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Thirlmere Lakes National Park

4 current alerts · Checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:05 pm

  • Fire bansUntil 31 Mar 2027

    Park Fire Ban - Hawkesbury-Nattai 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 in the following reserves:

    • Yellomundee Regional Park

      • Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place

    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

A fantastic birdwatching walk, Thirlmere Lakes walking track is unmarked but well-defined. Setting out from Couridjah picnic area, the flat, enjoyable 6km loop joins Dry Lakes Road and passes Werri Berri picnic area and Heritage Pump Station as you return along Slades Road. Even though there's no directional signage, you'll have no trouble finding your way. Encircling three of the lakes - Gandangarra, Werri-Berri and Couridjah - here you’ll see many of the 140+ species of waders, waterfoul and woodland birds that visit the area. Among them are white-faced herons, musk ducks, pacific black ducks, pied cormorants, Australasian grebes, and white-bellied sea eagles. The mild weather of spring and autumn is the best time to enjoy this pretty walk and admire the lovely ground orchids, wetland and woodland vegetation, as well as aquatic plants.

Thirlmere Lakes National Park · Sydney and surrounds

Thirlmere Lakes walking track is a 6km walk around three of the park’s lakes and picnic areas - Gandangarra, Werri-Berri and Couridjah - and the historic Heritage Pump Station.

Difficulty
Grade 4 · Hard
Distance
6km loop
Time
1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Drinking water
  • Binoculars

Plan your walk

Access, facilities and practical details.

Frequently asked questions

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Get in touch

Park office

02 4720 6200

Where you'll be

Slades Road

Thirlmere NSW 2572