Family-Friendly Bushwalk Near Bowen Mountain: An Easy Hawkesbury Walk with Incredible Views
/A Family-Friendly Bushwalk with Big Views Near Bowen Mountain
One of the things we love most about hosting families at Dido’s Place is sharing our favourite local experiences. This easy, family-friendly bushwalk near Bowen Mountain is one we regularly recommend to our guests. It’s close by, manageable with children, and rewards you with spectacular views across the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains region, minus steep climbs or tricky terrains.
If you’re staying with us and looking for a kid-friendly bushwalk near Kurrajong, this one ticks all the boxes.
Why We Love This Walk (and Why Our Guests Do Too)
🚗 Short drive from Dido’s Place
👣 Easy fire-trail walk suitable for kids
⏱ Around 2 hours return
📏 4km total distance
🌄 Incredible lookout views across the Grose River, Grose Head South and Faulconbridge Ridge
🦎 Great chance of spotting local wildlife (we even saw a goanna!)
This is the kind of walk that lets kids explore, parents relax a little, and everyone finishes feeling like they’ve had a proper Hawkesbury adventure.
Getting There & Walking Directions
Park your car in the turning circle at the very end of Lieutenant Bowen Drive, Bowen Mountain.
Begin your walk at the locked gate and follow the main fire trail. About 50 metres in, you’ll reach a junction where the trail splits three ways.
👉 Take the middle track, this is the Southern Fire Trail (not Duffy’s Fire Trail and not the Eastern Fire Trail). A sign on the left-hand side shortly after confirms you’re heading the right way.
Continue along the fire trail until you reach a fork where the track appears to split again.
👉 Take the right-hand, more prominent trail.
At the end of the fire trail, you’ll reach another turning circle. Directly ahead, you’ll notice rock outcrops. Carefully and safely make your way onto the rocks to take in the breathtaking views.
When we walked this track as a family, we had the children sit well back in a safe area away from the rock ledges. One parent stayed with them while the other explored the rocks and enjoyed the views.
Once you’re done soaking it all in, return to the turning circle. On the left-hand side, you’ll see a small foot track. Follow this short path and you’ll arrive at Poets Rock.
A Little About Poets Rock
Poets Rock is a quiet, lesser-known lookout perched high above the Grose River, offering sweeping views across Grose Head South and over to Faulconbridge Ridge. Named for the peaceful, inspiring atmosphere that drew writers and nature lovers to this spot seeking quiet reflection, its cave-like shape invites you in to take a seat and enjoy the scenery.
From here, simply retrace your steps back to the car the way you came.
Our Pro Tips for Families Bushwalking with Kids
Before setting off, we always recommend the following, especially when walking with children:
✅ Check the weather forecast and the Fires Near Me app
💧 Pack plenty of water and a basic first-aid kit
🥾 Stick to the walking track
⚠️ Take extra care around rock ledges, especially with kids
📍 Let a friend, family member or us know your route and expected return time
☀️ Wear or pack sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and appropriate footwear
Respecting Nature & Wildlife
Keep your eyes peeled, you never know what you might spot! We were lucky enough to see a beautiful goanna climbing the tree along the walking track.
Please remember:
🗑 Take all rubbish with you (or even better, collect a little on the way back)
🐾 Respect wildlife, do not feed or touch animals
🌿 Leave the area just as you found it, or better
Make This Walk Part of Your Stay at Dido’s Place
This family-friendly Bowen Mountain bushwalk is just one of the many outdoor adventures waiting for you when you stay at Dido’s Place, our award-winning family holiday home in the Hawkesbury.
With space to unwind, room for kids to roam, and easy access to bushwalks in the Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains, Dido’s Place is the perfect base for your next family adventure.
