Fitzpatrick Park to Morgans Creek via Yeramba Lagoon

This walk starts from the end of the Fitzpatrck Park driveway and follows the Georges River through the park, where it comes to Yeramba Lagoon. From here the walk explores the lagoon, following the bush tracks around in a big loop before coming back to Henry Lawson Drive and continuing along the ridge track, winding along the hill to Morgan's Creek. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

end of fitzpatrick park driveway. | Photo by admin, 2008.

passing a small beach. | Photo by admin, 2008.

picnic table on the rivers edge. | Photo by admin, 2008.

start of the yeramba lagoon track. | Photo by admin, 2008.

looking across the lagoon. | Photo by admin, 2008.

winding through the dence bush. | Photo by admin, 2008.

looking through to the waters edge. | Photo by admin, 2008.

between a rock and a hard place. | Photo by admin, 2008.

view of the lagoon through the trees. | Photo by admin, 2008.

through the dence forest surrounding the lagoon. | Photo by admin, 2008.

following the lagoon bushtrack. | Photo by admin, 2008.

following the rocky tracks. | Photo by admin, 2008.

following the waters edge. | Photo by admin, 2008.

the birdwatchers observatory frame. | Photo by admin, 2008.

crossing a small bridge. | Photo by admin, 2008.

winding around the waters edge. | Photo by admin, 2008.

view of the lagoon from henry lawson drive. | Photo by admin, 2008.

following the rocky bushtrack. | Photo by admin, 2008.

winding up the ridge. | Photo by admin, 2008.

winding along the rocky track. | Photo by admin, 2008.

following the track through the trees. | Photo by admin, 2008.

along the ridge track. | Photo by admin, 2008.

coming down to the road. | Photo by admin, 2008.

looking back at the bushtrack. | Photo by admin, 2008.

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Safer Bushwalks
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

Start	(-33.9810565,151.0010961)
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

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 car park (about 20 m back from the start). After another 265 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Henry Lawson Drive.
	After another 45 m veer left. After another 60 m to find the car park. After another 125 m cross the ford.
	After another 280 m continue straight.
	After another 590 m veer right. After another 9 m veer left.
	After another 25 m turn right.
	After another 25 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m continue straight.
	After another 620 m turn sharp left, 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).
	After another 65 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 a toilet. The end.

Terrain

Fitzpatrick Park to Morgans Creek via Yeramba Lagoon

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	4.3 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 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 4.3 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	4.3 km	[toilet]

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