Summary

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

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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 Border Ranges National Park

Medium

6 km return

3 hrs

Rosewood Loop

Beautiful rainforest with examples of mature rosewood, flooded Gum and white Beech.

Hard

1 km return

80 mins

Swanson Falls

Off trail to Swanson Falls on Brindle Creek. This waterfall appears to have once been along the Brindle Creek walking trail though the trail to the falls is mostly lost to the rainforest. A combination of using the old trail and bush bashing can be used or by wading / rock hopping up the creek itself. Bring a dry bag to make your life easier.

Walks in Cathedral Rock National Park

Medium

20.8 km return

8 hrs

Barokee to Native Dog Creek

Barokee to Native Dog Creek walk links Cathedral Rock National Park’s two campgrounds and takes in Woolpack Rocks and Cathedral Rock. The track follows the Snowy Range and is a moderate grade apart from when you climb the rock features. There are a number of options for tackling this track, which can be started from either Barokee campground or Native Dog campground. You might leave your vehicle at one end then camp the night at the other and retrace your steps the next day, car shuffle for a one-way day walk, or hike the return 20.8km in one go.

Hard

5.6 km return

3 hrs

Cathedral Rock

The Barokee campground is the starting point for this walk. It is accessed via a rather rough unsealed road off the B78.

Cathedral Rock track is an exciting and challenging walk, near to Barokee campground and Round Mountain, offering scenic views across the New England Tablelands from the summit.

Hike up Cathedral Rock to sit on a natural throne perched on 100m of stacked boulders and survey your kingdom. The nearby Round Mountain is the highest point of the New England Tablelands, although only by a royal whisker at 1579m.

Easy

5.5 km return

2 hrs

Round Mountain

Round Mountain is the highest point of the New England Tablelands, at 1579m. However, the summit is occupied by Airservices Australia as an Air Navigation Facility, but this does not stop you walking around the perimeter and enjoying the views.

Medium

9.5 km return

4 hrs

Woolpack Rocks

Barokee day use area to Woolpack Rocks and return. Trail leads along Cathedral Rock loop, than up the ridge through an impressive boulder field and towards the Woolpack Rocks with excellent views from the top.

Walks in Dorrigo National Park

Medium

4.8 km return

90 mins

Casuarina Falls Circuit

Enjoy the views of Dorrigo National Park and a series of waterfalls and creeks during a hike along Casuarina Falls circuit.

Easy

3 km return

90 mins

Crystal Shower Falls Walk

The walk to Crystal Shower Falls might be one of the shortest waterfall walks, but it is also one of the most intriguing because you can go behind the waterfall itself. Lush rainforest towers above you on the walk to the falls and you might hear the call of rainforest birds like fruit doves.

Once you reach the falls, a suspension bridge leads to a short side track that will take you behind the waterfall into a rocky cavern.

To get to Crystal Shower Falls you’ll need to take the first part of the Satinbird stroll and then join the Wonga walk, leaving from The Glade picnic area. If you are feeling energetic and want to explore the rainforest more you can carry on walking the Wonga walk.

Hard

2.2 km return

30 mins

Red Cedar Falls Walking Track

Red Cedar Falls walking track leads to the largest waterfall in Dorrigo National Park.

The strenuous hike to Red Cedar Falls is one of suspense, with glimpses of dramatic vistas and World Heritage-listed rainforest. The waterfall is the largest in Dorrigo National Park, accessible by Red Cedar Falls walking track. Setting out on the hike to witness the beauty of Red Cedar Falls is definitely one of the best and most rewarding things to do if you’re visiting the Coffs Harbour area.

Medium

5.5 km return

90 mins

Rosewood Creek Walking Track

Rosewood Creek walking track meanders through stunning World Heritage-listed rainforest, offering places to picnic, birdwatching, waterfalls, and access to a crystal-clear river.

Best taken in an anti-clockwise direction, the peaceful Rosewood Creek walking track loops through astonishing World Heritage-listed rainforest, waterfalls, and creeks. Beginning and ending at Never Never picnic area, it offers a moderate walk for a leisurely afternoon.

You’ll pass some of the largest blackbutt and tallowwood trees you’re likely to ever see. The occasional giant stump acts as a reminder of earlier logging history in the area. You’ll also pass through coachwood, crabapple and sassafras trees on your way to Coachwood Falls.

Rosewood Creek offers sparkling pools and cascading waterfalls for budding photographers. Find a shady spot on the bank for a picnic snack, or pull out some binoculars for birdwatching. In spring, the area also blooms with flowering trees such as the famous Dorrigo waratah. To extend your walk, turn at the Red Cedar Falls junction, and return via a spectacular route.