Wianamatta Regional Park
Wianamatta Regional Park is a 765ha national park at the northwest end of Ropes Crossing NSW 2760, on a former Australian Defence Industries site. Its standout feature is a 9.3km return walking trail that crosses Ropes Creek and South Creek. The park has a large population of kangaroos and emus.
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About Wianamatta Regional Park
Walking Trails at Wianamatta Regional Park
The 9.3km return trail at Wianamatta Regional Park runs through the Eastern Visitor Precinct and passes through a section zoned for conservation. The Great West Walk also passes through the precinct, crossing Ropes Creek and South Creek on new footbridges. The Wianamatta Way route links the park to Ropes Crossing Station Reserve, Melaleuca Park and Jordan Springs Lake Park. The paths are reasonably flat, and a walk moves from bushland to overgrown old roads to abandoned factory buildings, past many large mounds that remain from the site's history.
Wildlife and Woodland at Wianamatta Regional Park
Wianamatta Regional Park protects one of the last remaining stands of Cumberland Woodland in the region. Kangaroos and emus are regularly seen along the tracks, and the park also supports birds and frogs for birdwatching. Its vegetation includes a variety of native Australian plants alongside scattered non-native plants, and the landscape combines bushland with remnants of the site's industrial history.
Facilities at Wianamatta Regional Park
Visitor tips for Wianamatta Regional Park
- ✓Head to the Ropes Crossing section, which is the part of the park open to the public.
Getting to Wianamatta Regional Park
Take the 780 bus from Mt Druitt Bus Interchange and get off at Hollows Parade, outside Ropes Crossing Shopping Centre, Ropes Crossing NSW 2760. Visitors can park at the Ropes Crossing and Jordan Springs shopping centres.
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- 📍Ropes Crossing Shopping Centre
- 📍Jordan Springs shopping centre
- 📍Melaleuca Park
- 📍Jordan Springs Lake Park
Frequently asked questions about Wianamatta Regional Park
Can I take my dog to Wianamatta Regional Park?
No, pets are not permitted, and the Great West Walk route through the park is also not open to dogs.
Are there toilets at Wianamatta Regional Park?
Yes, the park has toilets.
Where do I park for Wianamatta Regional Park?
Use the car parks at the Ropes Crossing or Jordan Springs shopping centres.
How long is the walking trail at Wianamatta Regional Park?
The walking trail is 9.3km return on reasonably flat paths.