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

Hard

15 km return

6 hrs

Otford to Figure of Eight Pools Circuit

Exploring the southern coast of Royal National Park, this walk experiences different trails and environments, with dense forest at Palm Forest to the open grasslands along the Coastline. With a short side trip out to the Figure of Eight Pools, this walk becomes a great day in the bush. The views from the Burgh Ridge are something special, with views far into the distance along the coast. (Check the tide and wave heights, to avoid disappointment at the rock platform for Figure Eight pools.)

Hard

15 km one-way

5.5 hrs

Ourimbah Valley Trackhead to Greta Road (GNW)

This pleasant walk explores the rural valleys and a beautiful section of Jilliby State Conservation Area. Starting at Ourimbah Valley Trackhead you walk into Hidden valley along the dirt road, to then follow a trail beside Ourimbah Creek to Stringy Bark Point. This is a pleasant mossy area with many ferns and near a wide sandy section of Ourimbah Creek. A bit further on you cross Ourimbah Creek then walk up the ridge to the dirt Tooheys Road. After turning off the old Tooheys Rd the Great North Walk leads along a narrow track and across the mossy and delightful Dead Horse Creek. The track then meanders through a heath and scribbly gum forest to Cherry Lane. After about a 1.5km road slog this walk leads you
to a GNW trackhead on Great Rd.

Easy

2.4 km return

45 mins

Oxley Lookout

The Oxley lookout oversees the city of Tamworth. It can be accessed via road or if you are looking for a little challenge you can walk up the same road.

There are other walking tracks that you can access from the car park.

Easy

8 km return

3 hrs

Patonga to Pearl Beach

Short but sublime coastal walk between beaches with wildflowers en masse and and stunning sea vistas.

Hard

19.5 km one-way

7.5 hrs

Patonga to Wondabyne Station via Mt Wondabyne (GNW)

This walk explores some grand views, pleasant cascades, varied bushland and remote areas of Brisbane Waters National Park. From Patonga you will walk up the ridge and take a short side trip to enjoy the wonderful views from Warrah Lookout, before following a series of dirt roads and management trails to Patonga Creek in the heart of the national park. The walk then leads along a mix of trails and tracks mostly passing Mt Wondabyne, a worthwhile side trip, before crossing a few gullies with cool creeks and cascades. Past Myron Brook you will walk back down the waters edge at the remote and unique Wondabyne Train Station.

Hard

10 km return

4 hrs

Peats Bight

Enjoy the early European history of Muogamarra Nature Reserve and admire the interesting geological features of Peats Bight, including Hawkesbury sandstone and impressive volcanic pipes filled with solidified magma. This tour takes you down Peats Ferry Road over historic road works into Peats Crater, and continues through lush rainforest and mangrove environments on the northern outskirts of Sydney.

Muogamarra Nature Reserve is only open to the public on selected weekends during the year to reduce disturbance to, and maintain the plants and animals calling it home.

Medium

7 km return

Piles Creek Loop

A short but challenging walk along Piles Creek. Includes views of waterfalls and a suspension bridge, with a swimming hole near the end.

Medium

5 km return

2 hrs

Plateau Walk

Follow the pathway down to a saddle, where a short detour takes you to the Dance Floor Cave. Follow the track up a short rocky slope to the Kanangra Tops. This part of the track was blasted out of the cliff face in the 1940s to shorten the stock route.

Easy

2 km return

1 hr

Point Loop

A short walk past a variety of plants to a rocky platform with views over Peats Crater and the Hawkesbury River

Easy

9 km one-way

3 hrs

Port Macquarie Coastal Walk

The Port Macquarie Coastal walk takes in historic sites and stunning coastal scenery, beaches and rainforest. It can be enjoyed as a day walk or several short walks.

The walk can be divided into four sections:
- Westport to Town Beach (2km)
- Town Beach to Flynns Beach (2.2km)
- Flynns Beach to Shelly Beach (2.2km)
- Shelly Beach to Tacking Point (2.7km)