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

Easy

10.8 km return

2.2 hrs

Shaws Bay Ballina to Flat Rock

A pleasant walk that is close to town with options to walk on the path or the beaches. Options for cafes, lookouts and toilet stops too.

Medium

6 km one-way

3 hrs

Shelley Head Camp Ground (From Angourie)

This campground is a lovely spot to walk to for a day picnic, swim and explore. It also has overnight walk in camps available if you wish to saty. You can access it from Angourie, heading south for 6km's or Lake Arragan, walking north for 7km's. This walk makes up part of the larger Yuraygir Coastal Walk.

Medium

45 km one-way

2 days

Six Foot Track

The Six Foot Track has become one of the “classic” NSW overnight walks since it was opened for bushwalking in 1984. It follows the route of the original six foot wide bridle track between Katoomba and Jenolan caves built in 1884. A significant part of the track traverses farming land or uses 4WD roads (and all the official camp sites are accessible by 4WD) so don't expect a wilderness experience!

Easy

8.3 km return

3 hrs

Snapper Point

A lovely easy walk in the Dirawong Reserve (Dirawong is the aborigine word for goanna) for all the family, with plenty of ‘rewards’ through low coastal scrub, along the coastal pathways, pebble and sandy beaches, swimming, rock pools and rock hops, to the great views from the headland

Hard

6 km one-way

2.5 hrs

Somersby Store to Ourimbah Valley (GNW)

Starting with a walk through the streets of urban Somerbsy, you soon leave the farms and head into Palm Grove Nature Reserve. First you will follow the signposted track down the open dry ridge to the dense rainforest. In this valley you can explores the moist rainforest with towering Eucalypts, Strangler Fig trees, Cabbage Palms and a tangle of vines. From here walk up the rocky track to another dry ridge, where you can follow a side trip to a flat clearing and designated campsite. From near the campsite the track winds down through another moist forest and past more Cabbage Palms before coming to the signposted Ourimbah Valley Trackhead on Ourimbah Creek Road.

Medium

3 km return

90 mins

South Lawson Waterfall Circuit

South Lawson Waterfall Circuit is three kilometres long and traverses South Lawson Park passing four very different waterfalls: Adelina Falls, sand lined Federal Falls, Cataract Falls and Junction Falls - an amphitheatre of cascading water.

Easy

6.3 km return

2 hrs

Steamers Beach

Steamers Beach is a surf beach accessed by a rough 4WD track, which can also be combined into a longer circuit. A nice and relatively secluded beach. The high, vegetation-covered sand dunes behind the beach are a result of a “mega tsunami” which occurred around 6700–7000 BC.

Medium

2.5 km return

90 mins

Stephens Peak

Stephens Peak has 360 views of the region. It is more the local alternative to Mt Tamoree which is more touristy

Easy

400 m return

15 mins

Sublime Point Lookout

“It was misty the day we went, but we saw Mount Solitary rising like an island above the clouds. It was magical. The kids thought it was a fairy castle.”

It will feel like you’re on the edge of the world as the views go on forever at Sublime Point lookout – Leura, in Blue Mountains National Park. Offering sensational scenic views of the Jamison Valley, it’s a popular spot for picnicking and birdwatching with families. The more adventurous know it as a haven for rock climbing.

Following an easy track, look for gang-gangs and cockatoos feeding in the casuarinas during summer. You’ll cross a bridge over a dramatic ravine before arriving at the lookout platform.

Gaze across the scenic valley views and soak up the unending wilderness. You’ll get a different viewpoint on Katoomba and the extended family of The Three Sisters. On a misty morning, Mount Solitary rising out of the clouds is a magnificent sight.

The sheer cliffs attract experienced rock climbers, who are often seen tackling climbs such as ‘Hells Bells’ and ‘Sweet Dreams’.

Hard

1.4 km return

90 mins

Sublime Point Track

"It wasn’t just the steep climb that took my breath away - the incredible scenery left me breathless too."

Sublime Point walking track is one of the iconic treks of the Illawarra escarpment, and a challenging walk through lush coastal rainforest to the plateau above with incredible scenic views. The steep climb is ideal for experienced bushwalkers and a great nature escape only an hour from Sydney, north of Wollongong.

Starting at Sublime point lookout carpark, the track descends steeply with many steps through dense forests dotted with tree ferns and palms. Stop for a breather for some great birdwatching, and look out for yellow-tailed black cockatoos or raptor birds such as falcons and kestrels.

A series of ladders allow you to rock-hop your way down from the summit, where you’ll be rewarded with magnificent views up and down the coast. Enjoy lunch at the picnic facilities or nearby cafe upon your return.