Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-33.9811841,151.0010008)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Clancy Street Exit Turn on to Clancy Street then drive for 115 m Turn right onto Carlene Avenue and drive for another 15 m Turn right onto Henry Lawson Drive and drive for another 4.4 km Turn left onto Carinya Road and drive for another 345 m Turn left onto Carinya Road and drive for another 75 m Turn left onto Carinya Road and drive for another 400 m Turn right and drive for another 140 m
Finish	(-33.9758892,151.0185934)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of the driveway, this walk heads through the grassy park, keeping the river on the right. There is no 'real' track as such, the walk simply follows the bank of the Georges Rivers around the park. At the end of the park, this walk crosses Yeramba Lagoon creek bridge, then turns left and heads up to the gate on Henry Lawson Drive. From the gate, the walk crosses Henry Lawson Drive to the grassy strip through the gap in the safety railing on the other side.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the Fitzpatrick Park at the start. There is a toilet (about 125 m back from the start). After 130 m to find the car park. After another 15 m find the "Fitzpatrick Park" (15 m on your left). Fitzpatrick Park This large park is situated on the Georges River and has the basic facilities such as water and toilets, as well as plenty of shade from trees and a lot of open space, making it a great spot for a family outing. After another 240 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Henry Lawson Drive.
	After another 45 m continue straight, to head along Henry Lawson Drive.
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of Ridge Track & Henry Lawson Drive) veer right, to head along Ridge Track (a walking track). Then pass the car park (25 m on your left).
	After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track. After another 35 m come to the viewpoint (20 m on your right). After another 180 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track.
	After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track.
	After another 105 m veer right, to head along Ridge Track.
	After another 245 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track. After another 345 m come to the viewpoint.
	After another 460 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track.
	After another 155 m veer left, to head along Ridge Track.
	After another 130 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track.
	After another 325 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.5 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 15 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -108 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-108 m	[toilet]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Fitzpatrick Park
This large park is situated on the Georges River and has the basic facilities such as water and toilets, as well as plenty of shade from trees and a lot of open space, making it a great spot for a family outing.

Morgans Creek
This large, riverside area starts at the intersection of Henry Lawson Drive and The River Road, following the 'Georges River National Park' sign down the driveway, where it passes a large car park for the boat ramp and bends around to the right, continuing along the side of the river with several picnic areas and plenty of open space. There are toilets and taps at the northern end of the reserve, at the car park for the boat ramp.

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Weather Forecast
- Liverpool Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  Clear.
  
  Sunny. Light winds, tending northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h near the coast until the evening.
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  4°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Possible early frost patches in the outer southwestern suburbs. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 2:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  10°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending westerly 25 to 40 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  9°C → 24°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  7°C → 24°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Sunday 22 September
  
  10°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning westerly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 23 September
  
  8°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 24 September
  
  8°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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