Elevation change: Up 110m, Down 110m

Note: This reserve is only open for 6 weekends during the year (August - September and you need to book tickets from national parks in June as they sell out fast. It is not open to the public at other times of the year.

Muogamara Nature Reserve is always stunning. It is the best place to view wildflowers near Sydney because people can't access it for most of the year, it is pristine. This year, we've booked in to walk there twice after forgetting to book in June for a few years in a row. It was wild, wet and windy when we vistied and still so worth it.

I can't emphasize this enough - the wildflowers are just stunning! Every time we go we see different ones that we haven't noticed before, a profussion of yellow, purples and white. There is also a beautiful waratah on the road on the way in and many sun orchids. There is a rock orchid behind the toilet block that is sometimes in flower too. The visitor centre has photos of many of the flowers and also samples with names so if you'd like to learn the names of flowers it is great to visit as well. The visitor centre has tea and hot chocolate for a gold coin donation which was very welcome after a day walking in the rain.

The lookouts are amazing, you will be thrilled with the views of the Hawkebury and Islands from the top.

Also worth noting is the Pie in the Sky a few hundred meters down the road from the entrance, a great place to meet for a coffee beforehand or to get brekky or some delicious pies for lunch.

How do I find the path?

Click on the map, it is powered by open street map and shows you where the path is - you can click on the navigator icon to show you where you are and check if you are on the right track.

Should I do the walk in the beginning of August or later in September?

You'll see different wildflowers at different times. The four leafed purple flowers open earlier so that will be a pop of colour in August, while waratahs and some other flowers won't come out until later. And of course its a bit dependent on the temperature and weather that year as well. We recommned both, book at the start and at the end so that you see all the variety you can.

What Should I Bring?

Bring everything that we recommend in our day packing guide. This is what is on it:

Here is a link to the full checklist of what to take for this day hike.

Should I go clockwise or anti-clockwise?

We'd recommend anti-clockwise because so you get the most stunning views first.

Where is the trail?

1. Start at Muogamara Information Centre, there are volunteers and national park staff who will point you in the right direction: -33.553466995845405, 151.18656763491936 Google Maps Link

2. Head downhill only a short way and be rewarded with JD Tipper Lookout, stunning views across the Hawkesbury: -33.55390217871898, 151.1886024036804 Google Maps Link

3. Head downhill and turn left along the fire trail: -33.55431852116143, 151.18938432708902 Google Maps Link

4. Turn left onto the bushwalking track: -33.54952389848723, 151.1894046509654 Google Maps Link

5. Head up to Lloyd Trig for lovely views: -33.54640467994536, 151.19106123694655 Google Maps Link

6. Yay, you've reached Deerubbin Lookout for more incredible views: -33.541797428612234, 151.1926333298592 Google Maps Link

7. Head back along the track and then turn left down the hill: -33.54301, 151.19202 Google Maps Link

8. Turn right at the bottom of the path at the firetrail: -33.54451, 151.19411 Google Maps Link

9. Head right back up the hill and retrace your steps to the information centre: -33.549874348595765, 151.1914132593428 Google Maps Link