Overview
SOLD OUT. On this challenging 10km full-day walk in Muogamarra Nature Reserve, near Cowan, you'll hear about Peats Crater's amazing geological features.
- When
Tour time: 9am to 3pm. Meet at the Muogamarra Nature Reserve visitor centre by 8.50am.
Tour dates:
- 21, 28 and 29 August 2026
- 4, 8, 12 and 18 September 2026
Gates opens at 8.30am and close at 4.30pm.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Hard. Suitable for adults and children, 15 years and over. Some bushwalking experience is recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
- Price
-
Adult $55. Concession (Student, Australian pension, Veterans Affairs and Seniors card holders) $50.
- Entry fees
- Price includes park entry fee
- Meeting point
- Muogamarra visitor centre.
- What to
bring - Clothes for all weather conditions, drinking water, insect repellent, hat, raincoat, lunch, snacks, sturdy shoes, suitable clothing
- Bookings
- SOLD OUT. Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
- Availability
- Available on request. Contact Kalkari Discovery Centre on 02 9472 9300 for more information about group bookings.
- Please note
- You can only visit Muogamarra Nature Reserve if you have booked a guided tour in advance.
- You can only access this track at the tour times.
- It is 3km from the park gate to the visitor centre, so please allow for this in your travel time.
- Please check for ticks and leeches at the end of the walk.
- Supervise children near lookouts and clifftops with no barriers.
- Muogamarra Nature Reserve protects a fragile ecosystem so let’s keep it plastic free.
We'll begin at the visitor centre and walk to Peats Crater. From there we'll continue on to Peats Bight along an historic road that was constructed by bonded convicts.
On this walk you'll discover fascinating geological features in the landscape around you. Your guide will point out picturesque Hawkesbury sandstone and impressive volcanic dykes and diatremes. Keep an eye out for historic relics, such as Peats Bight Guest House, early wharves and retaining walls.
You'll also walk through lush rainforest and mangrove environments. Once we reach Peats Bight, you can relax and enjoy the views along Berowra Creek and the Hawkesbury River. You'll begin to appreciate the preservation of the area and understand why it was listed as a sanctuary in 1935.
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is open for just 6 weekends a year to preserve its fragile ecosystems and Aboriginal heritage.
Bring drinking water, morning tea and lunch. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy walking shoes, hat and consider bringing walking poles if needed.
Look out for the beautiful new flower design on the Muogamarra merchandise this year to add to your collection. The design will be available on a sticker, magnet, tote bag and tea towel. Remember to pre-purchase items online when booking your ticket so you don’t miss out.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Muogamarra Nature Reserve in the Sydney and surrounds region
Muogamarra Nature Reserve is open to the public on select dates from 9am to 4.30pm from 15 August to 20 September 2026. The reserve is closed to the public at other times to protect sensitive natural and cultural heritage values.
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