O’Hares Creek Lookout in Dharawal National Park

O’Hares Creek Lookout in Dharawal National Park is a scenic viewing platform with stunning views of the O’Hares Creek gorge and the surrounding landscape.

An easy, family-friendly walking track leads to this lookout, which remains a bit of a hidden gem in this beautiful part of Sydney.

O’Hares Creek Lookout Walking Track
Distance: 3 km (return)
Duration: 1 hour
Grade: Easy
Dogs: Not allowed

Getting There

The walking track to O’Hares Creek Lookout is in the north-western part of Dharawal National Park, around 60 km south of Sydney’s CBD, near Campbelltown.

To get there, follow Victoria Road in the suburb of Wedderburn to the entrance gate to the national park, where Victoria Road evolves into a dirt road (see location on map).

Car park on Victoria Road
Car park on Victoria Road

A reasonably sized car park is available at the entrance, complete with a large information board and maps detailing the surrounding area.

The map below highlights the starting point of the walking track to O’Hares Creek Lookout, beginning from the car park on Victoria Road.

Map of the walk to O'Hares Creek Lookout

Track Notes

The walking track to O’Hares Creek Lookout is very easy and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. It’s worth noting that the track is also wheelchair-accessible.

For most of the route, the track follows Victoria Road within the national park and remains flat from start to finish.

Road to the O'Hares Creek Lookout
Road to the O’Hares Creek Lookout

While the walk itself doesn’t offer much scenery along the way and may feel a bit uninspiring, the views improve as you approach the lookout.

Easy walking path
Easy walking path

Near the end of the track, a signpost marks a right turn onto a paved footpath through the bush leading to the lookout.

There are bike racks at this point, as cyclists need to leave their bikes here; bicycles aren’t allowed on the paved footpath.

Boardwalk to the lookout
Boardwalk to the lookout

The path soon transitions into a boardwalk that leads directly to the O’Hares Creek Lookout platform, where the valley opens up before you.

O'Hares Creek Lookout platform
O’Hares Creek Lookout platform

This spacious, purpose-built viewing platform provides plenty of room to take in the scenery from various angles.

Scenic valley views
Scenic valley views

The views of the gorge are impressive, and because it’s still somewhat of a hidden gem, the lookout rarely gets too crowded.

O'Hares Creek Lookout
O’Hares Creek Lookout

When you’re ready to head back, simply retrace your steps along the same route to the car park.

More Exploring Nearby

The walk to O’Hares Creek Lookout is fairly short, so if you’re interested in more hiking, there are two great tracks nearby.

The Jingga Track is a steep and challenging bushwalk that leads to a beautiful natural swimming hole and a small waterfall. It’s a short walk, but indeed very steep, which you can feel on the return!

The walking track to Minerva Pool is similar to the Jingga Track but is not as steep. As such, this might be a better option for children.

Minerva Pool is just as pretty as Jingga Pool, but keep in mind that, per local Dharawal culture and tradition, only women and children can swim there.

For more exploring, check out our guide to Dharawal National Park, which includes a list of the best hikes and sights to visit.

 

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