Fourth Crossing picnic area

Enjoy lunch or a snack at this quiet, tranquil picnic area on Ophir Road by Summer Hill Creek. There are picnic tables, accessible toilets and signs telling you about the reserve. Spend more time at this peaceful place by swimming in the creek or trying your luck at fishing. If you're a nature lover, look for birds in the trees, listen to the babbling of the creek and smell the fragrant wattles in spring. Historic Water Race walking track starts here if you want to stretch your legs. The loop walk follows a water race constructed by miners during the gold rush to transfer water from the creek to mining areas. Take care though. The return route is on an undefined trail by the creek, so it can get flooded at times.