Minerva Pool Walking Track
Macarthur, NSW
Short Dharawal walk to a sacred women's waterhole near Wedderburn — picnic at the pool, and respect who may enter the water.
About this place
Minerva Pool walking track is 2.4km return, Grade 3, 1-2 hours from the end of Victoria Road, Wedderburn. The track runs through Dharawal Country to a sandstone waterhole with a small island and a cascade. Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council asks that only women and children enter the waters — this is a sacred women's place. The picnic area and toilet at the trackhead are wheelchair-accessible via an unpaved 100m road; the walk itself is not. Deep pool, irregular cliffs, no jumping. Take a virtual tour on Google Street View Trekker if you want a preview.
Access & getting there
Appin Road, Woodland Road at St Helens Park, Karrabul then Wedderburn Road, Minerva Road, Lysaght Road, left on Victoria Road to the end. Park at the gate. Walk through to the toilet and picnic area; the track starts opposite. No rubbish bins.
End of Victoria Rd, Wedderburn NSW 2560
Safety notes
Sacred site — only women and children may enter the water, per Tharawal LALC. Deep pool, irregular cliffs, submerged objects. No jumping or diving. Not for inexperienced swimmers or children under 5. Limited mobile coverage.
Gear notes
Water, sun protection, shoes with grip. Pack out all rubbish.
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