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

6 km return

2.5 hrs

Deerubbin Lookover

The walk follows an historic road past rock formations to a rocky platform above the Hawkesbury River, with outstanding views.

Medium

Diamond Head Circuit

Amazing sea cliffs, formerly amazing heathland before 2019/20 fires, White bellied sea-ealges

Easy

2.2 km return

1 hr

Echo Point (Lawson / Hazelbrook)

A short and easy walk to Echo Point (not to be confused with the one in Katoomba).

Very Easy

100 m return

10 mins

Echo Point Lookout (Bundanoon)

A short walk to a nice lookout

Hard

1 km return

40 mins

Ellenborough Falls - Base of Falls

A walk to the base of Ellenborough Falls - one of the highest waterfalls in Australia.

Easy

700 m one-way

10 mins

Ellenborough Falls - The Knoll

A walk to a lookout over Ellenborough Falls - one of the highest waterfalls in Australia.

Medium

5.3 km return

2.25 hrs

Empire Pass Circuit

The Empire Pass Track was constructed in the early 1900s, and improved and opened on Empire Day, 1913, hence the name. It passes through a beautiful gully of temperate rainforest and visits several delightful waterfalls in the North Lawson area.

The walk can be done all year round but is good in the warmer months as much of the track is in the shade of the gullies.

Hard

3.2 km return

1 hr

End Peak Walking Track (Orara East State Forest)

End Peak walking track is a challenging walk that offers rewarding panoramic views of Coffs Harbour from Ulidarra National Park’s highest point. It’s great for birdwatching and for a picnic with a view.

If you’re looking to experience nature and get away from it all for a few hours, End Peak walking track is for you. A short drive from Coffs Harbour, and within moments you’ll be surrounded by a rich tapestry of vibrant green colours.

This challenging escarpment walk traverses old-growth blackbutt forest, tall wet forests and rainforests. There are a few steep sections of track, but they just add to the adventure and the challenge. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy picnicking from the highest point in Ulidarra National Park, with filtered glimpses of Coffs Harbour.

There’s plenty of native wildlife to admire along the way, including koalas and an abundance of birdlife, so if you enjoy birdwatching, keep your binoculars handy. Ulidarra National Park is home to 125 bird species, so you’re bound to see something colourful along the way, such as the beautiful satin bowerbird.

Easy

2 km return

45 mins

Fairy Falls and Dantes Glen

A short walk with three waterfalls: Dantes Glen, St Michaels Falls and Fairy Falls.

Medium

30 km return

Fernleigh Track (Lake Macquarie)

An easy cycling path (or hiking track) between Belmont and Adamstown on the Central Coast, which follows a disused rail line.