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Waitara Creek Rock Pools – Fishponds Waterhole loop from Thornleigh

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New South Wales

Waitara Creek Rock Pools – Fishponds Waterhole loop from Thornleigh

Moderate

4.7

(12)

hikers

Waitara Creek Rock Pools – Fishponds Waterhole loop from Thornleigh

04:58

17.5km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Berowra Valley National Park

Berowra Valley Regional Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.57 km

Great North Walk Trail – Berowra Valley National Park

Highlight • Trail

Don't attempt find a way around

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7.37 km

Waitara Creek Rock Pools

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Waitara Creek rock pools are a series of sandstone basins and small cascades carved by flowing water, sometimes referred to locally as “The Washtub.” Located near the junction with …

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7.76 km

Fishponds Waterhole

Highlight • Lake

Fishponds is a long natural waterhole on Berowra Creek, surrounded by tall sandstone cliffs and small caves. Stepping stones cross the creek at one end, with a small timber bridge …

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10.7 km

Blue Gum Walking Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Blue Gum walking track forms a loop through Berowra Valley National Park, linking creek crossings, waterfalls, and sections of the Great North Walk. It passes through fern-filled gullies and …

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13.7 km

Elouera Lookout

Viewpoint

17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

2.61 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

2.11 km

1.13 km

862 m

677 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Waitara Creek Rock Pools – Fishponds Waterhole loop from Thornleigh

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Waitara Creek Rock Pools

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Blue Gum Walking Track

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