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 Dorrigo National Park

Very Easy

200 m return

15 mins

Skywalk Lookout

Attached to Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, Skywalk lookout offers superb views over Dorrigo National Park with the Coffs coast in the backdrop.

Hard

6.6 km one-way

2.5 hrs

The Blackbutt Track

This walk takes you to the the Never Never picnic area through rainforest and two waterfalls. You can return to your car via a 5 km walk up the road. Walking in this direction the Bushwalk part is mostly downhill with an uphill walk after the second waterfall.

Easy

6.6 km return

2.5 hrs

The Wonga Walk

This rainforest walk is on a sealed track for its entire length, making it quite easy. However the track does descend to the bottom of the two waterfalls it passes before ascending to the start again. If following the track in a clockwise direction you will come to Tristania Falls which you pass in front of via a bridge. Crystal Shower falls is also seen from a bridge, and there is a track to walk behind these falls as well. The track can also incorporate the Walk with the Birds Boardwalk.

Walks in Gibraltar Range National Park

Medium

4 km return

2 hrs

Anvil Rock Walk

Anvil Rock walking track, in Gibraltar Range National Park, is a hiking route with scenic views and exploring the granite landscape surrounding

Medium

6 km return

2.5 hrs

Dandahra Crags walking track

With its crags and swamps, Dandahra Crags walking track is a unique track within Gibraltar Range National Park. Through spring and summer, the wildflowers are on display around Surveyors Swamp, which the track skirts. In winter, get up early and watch the sun rise over the frost-covered swamp from the top of the crags. You’ll be rewarded for your efforts. Bring your camera along to record the experience. The area, with its montane swamps, huge granite outcrops and wildflowers, is quite a photographer’s paradise. Binoculars will also come in handy for birdwatching.

Dandahra Crags walking track is great for people looking for a moderately-challenging hike with a bit of a climb at the end. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the scenic views out towards Raspberry lookout and Mann River Valley from the top of the crags.

Medium

45 km return

4.5 days

Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk

The heritage loop walk can be joined and exited at numerous points along its length. A range of flora from sub alpine to temperate rainforest and heath. Wildflowers displays are prolific. Reptiles are numerous. Many granite outcrops to explore with the Haystack and Dandahra Crags being two of the best. The distance stated does not include side trips. Plenty of creeks and swimming holes.

Medium

13 km return

4 hrs

Little Dandahra Creek Walking Track

13km relatively easy return walk (Grade 3). Can be started at the Dandahra picnic area car park, or drive on to Mulligan's campground and start the walk from there. We parked at the Dandahra picnic area which is just off the highway. This is a lovely track which follows the beautiful flowing Dandahra Creek. Plenty of spots to dip your toes in. Bring a hat on this walk as there isn't much tree cover, this area has been affected by bush-fires last year and is regenerating. There are interesting boulder formations along the way. This walk is largely flat with only a few steeper sections, overall it is an easy 13km return. Mulligan's campground is a great spot for lunch.

From Parks NSW website; "Little Dandahra Creek walking track is the ideal way to get acquainted with the landscape of Gibraltar Range National Park. This superb walking track leads you past enormous granite outcrops, through montane heathlands and alongside pristine waterways. Take a break and soak in the cool running waters and natural pools of Little Dandahra Creek, where you’ll feel dwarfed by the magnificent rocky landscape. Keep your binoculars close for birdwatching, there are many birds that feed and breed in the area.

This track is great for those looking to go hiking for the first time as it is quite an easy day’s trek. Mulligans campground awaits you at the other end where you can set up a tent and put the billy on to boil."

Medium

6 km

2.5 hrs

The Needles

Look out over six spectacular granite columns rising out of Dandahra Gorge.

Walks in Greater Sydney

Very Easy

1 km return

40 mins

Balls Head Reserve

This is a series of small walks combined. Great views of the harbour. Several picnic areas, dedication plaques, foreshore caves and historic flagpole. The flagpole is situated 300ft above sea level, marking the highest point west of the Harbour Bridge. In early settlement times it was used as means of communication with Government House.

Easy

4 km one-way

1 hr

Balmoral to The Spit Bridge

Balmoral to The Spit Bridge