Summary

New South Wales (NSW), is a state found on the east coast of Australia.

Other Information

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Contact details

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/

Regions

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Walks in New South Wales

Medium

9 km one-way

5 hrs

Kangarutha Walking Track

Considered one of the best day walks in Australia. Beautiful secluded beaches and great lookouts along the coast. Keep your eyes peeled for whales during the season.

Easy

300 m return

15 mins

Katoomba Cascades

This short walk starts at Katoomba Falls Park, on Cliff Drive. The track heads down to the popular Katoomba Cascades. There is some shade and a bench seat at the base of the falls. There are a few spots to enjoy a snack or get the feet wet on a hot day. An optional side trip can extend the walk to follow the Kedumba river to the spot it falls into the valley, a few hundred meters below, providing excellent views.

Easy

6 km return

2 hrs

Kattang Nature Reserve

Native flowers, coastal cliffs, coastal views, echidnas.
Headland circuit walk with lookouts.

Medium

22 km return

6 hrs

Kiama Coast Walk

Starting at the mouth of Minnamurra river following the spectacular coast south to Gerringong.

Medium

3 km return

20 mins

Killen Falls

A short walk to viewing platform and then down to the bottom of the falls. Great for a swim, although the pool bottom is very rocky and slippery (wear shoes).

Medium

1.5 km return

45 mins

Killiekrankie Mountain Lookout

A short walk to stunning lookouts over the New England NP wilderness to the west, and across to the sea in the east. There is a stand of mountain mahogany (hug a tree) along the walk. Even if you aren't rock-obsessed, its hard not to notice the interesting trachyte volcanic dyke as you climb toward the summit. We had a lunch at the picnic site. The access road to this walk, Horseshoe Road, is 4WD and interesting in itself, passing through different types of forest including Leagues Scrub. There is a vision to make this part of a long distance walk (Great Koala National Park).

Medium

3 km return

2 hrs

Kings Plains Creek Falls

A fun walk rock-hopping down the creek (no marked track) to the falls, best after rain. Lots of wildlife, and lovely orange gums. Although this walk is short, allow 2 hours to enjoy yourself and observe the birds and nature. Its a surprisingly pretty spot and uncrowded, in a park that protects rare woodland. If you need accommodation, check out nearby Kings Plains Castle for a change from a tent.

Easy

2.4 km return

45 mins

Koolabung Creek Walk Circuit 1

A walk in central Port Macquarie around Kooloonbung Creek, including Wetlands and a flying fox colony.

Medium

16 km one-way

4.5 hrs

Kurnell to Cronulla (Kamay Botany Bay NP)

Part of Sydney's Great Coastal Walk. This takes you from Kurnell (Jame's Cook Landing Site) down past great ocean views and down through to Cronulla. Please note walk times are one-way. See KML file for track directions.

Very Easy

800 m return

30 mins

La Perouse Historical Walk

This walk, primarily across open lawns, offers views across Botany Bay while visiting historically significant landmarks. The side trip to the Bare Island Fortifications is well worth it, with tours available on Sunday afternoons. However, a walk across to the locked gate on Bare Island is still well worth the time - also, there are steps at the far side of the bridge down onto attractive unfenced rock platforms. Both the historic tombstone and monument by the museum are worth a visit, to contemplate our early explorers. Food, beach and a children's playground are available close to the end of this walk. A magnificent location with so much history.