Jerusalem Creek Walk

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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	On The Gap Road (8.6 km South of South Gate Road), Esk. (-29.2486333,153.3633845)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, Woodburn, head north-west along Pacific Motorway; After 1.9km, turn slight left on to Woodburn. After another 450m, continue straight along Tuckombil Road Woodburn. After another 100m, turn slight left on to Tuckombil Road Woodburn. After another 100m, continue straight along Tuckombil Road Woodburn. After another 80m, continue straight along Tuckombil Road Woodburn. After another 1.5km, turn slight left on to The Gap Road Woodburn. After another 10.3km, turn slight right on to The Gap Road The Gap. After another 10km, come to the trackhead on The Gap Road Esk.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from, Esk) by heading south-east along The Gap Road.
	After another 60m, (at the 3-way intersection, with & Black Rocks Road) bear left, to follow Black Rocks Road.
	After another 400m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on Black Rocks Road. After another 20m, pass a parking area (15m on the left). There are also two more parking areas nearby. Then almost immediately, pass a parking area (5m on your right). After another 20m, pass a parking area (15m on the left).
	Then (at the 4-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on Black Rocks Road. Then almost immediately, pass a toilet (30m on the left). After another 30m, head around the gate.
	After another 100m, (at the 3-way intersection, with Black Rocks Road & Emu Loop Walk) turn left, to follow Emu Loop Walk. After another 20m, pass a toilet (15m on your right).
	After another 850m, (at the 3-way intersection, with Emu Loop Walk & Jerusalem Creek Track) bear right, to follow the Jerusalem Creek Track.
	After another 3km you will be at the turn-around point (to return to the start) in, Esk. There is a picnic table here. Then almost immediately, you can find a picnic table (10m ahead).

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	9.1km
Time	3 hrs to 4 hrs

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
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	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are two on route, 150m apart, the first is 500m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	500m	[toilet]
Toilet	700m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Evans Head Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Slight chance of a shower at night about the north coast. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower, most likely at night. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:20am to 1:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  12°C → 19°C
  Rain easing.
  90% chance of rain
  3 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching around 18.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  10°C → 20°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the south. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  11°C → 20°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  12°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Bundjalung National Park alerts
  Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.
  Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:
  Richmond River Area – Captains Creek Nature Reserve (NR), Richmond Range National Park (NP), Bundjalung NP
  Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay NP, Nymboida NP, Mount Neville NR, Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP
  Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.
  Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information.
  Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700
  Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900
  Clarence Area 02 6641 1500
  Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000
  
  Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting operation
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Tuesday 1 April 2025 to Wednesday 1 October 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral cats using Felixer unit.
  The program will take place in Bundjalung National Park.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Please contact the local NPWS Alstonville office for more information on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Other planned events: Notice of noise from RAAF training operations
  Bundjalung National Park visitors may experience loud aircraft noise until further notice. RAAF training operations from the nearby Evans Head Air Weapons Range may be heard and seen from the Black Rocks campground and Jerusalem Creek paddle route and walking track.
  Please note:
  
  The RAAF schedule of planned air operations is available on the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
  
  RAAF schedules for the Air Weapons Range in Bundjalung National Park can change at short notice due to weather or other operational considerations.
  
  Aircraft may not utilise the range every day of scheduled operations.
  
  For more information, call the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200 or visit the Defence Aircraft Noise webpage.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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