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

4 hrs

Gibberagee State Forest Waterfall

A 1km canoe paddle from Shallow Bay and Michael's Clarence Valley Retreat. Waterfall features ancient and complex rock-art.

Medium

13 km one-way

4.5 hrs

Girrakool to Wondabyne Station (with Kariong Brook Falls)

This walk starts from the Girrakool Picnic Area and winds south, through the Brisbane Waters National Park. The walk crosses some long rock flats and climbs to the top of Scopas Peak, providing views spanning right across the park. The walk then continues down to Wondabyne Station, and provides a side trip to Kariong Brook Falls.

Very Easy

1.5 km return

30 mins

Glenbrook Lagoon Circuit

Glenbrook Lagoon is a rare upland wetland that is one of only three of its kind in the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean System. The Lagoon provides habitat for flora and fauna species that are otherwise unusual in the area, however the ecosystem values of the lagoon are degraded by the level of urbanisation in the catchment.

Medium

6 km one-way

2 hrs

Glenbrook to Red Hands Cave (via Jellybean Pool)

This walk takes you across Glenbrook Gorge and up Campfire Creek to Red Hands Cave. The walk is quite serene and you can enjoy some peace as you wander along the trail to the art in Red Hands Cave. The side trip to the grinding grooves is worthwhile to complement the cave art.

Easy

2 km return

90 mins

Glow Worm Glen Walk

Glow worms can only be seen after dark, and a torch (or two) is essential. It is easiest when each person has a torch. Where shoes suitable for slippery mossy rocks.Please be quiet and turn your torches off when you reach the actual glen, as the glow worms can be harmed by bright light.

Medium

9 km return

3 hrs

Glow Worm Tunnel (from Newnes)

The Glow Worm Tunnel can be accessed via two routes (a short walk via Clarence or a more challenging walk from Newnes). The destination is a disused rail tunnel, inhabited by thousands of glow worms. They can be seen at any time of day, as the curving railway tunnel is dark in the middle. This walk is the longer route that starts near the abandoned coal mining town of Newnes.

Easy

10 km return

2 hrs

Googik Heritage walking track

Enjoy walking, hiking or cycling along Googik Heritage walking track in Lake Innes Nature Reserve while taking in some of the great sights of Port Macquarie.

Easy

2 km one-way

30 mins

Goonengerry National Park Waterfall

An easy walk to the waterfalls that can be done as a loop.

Medium

6 km return

90 mins

Goonoowigal State Conservation Area

Thunderbolts Lookout and Middle Creek Falls are located in Goonoowigall State Conservation Area

Easy

1.5 km one-way

45 mins

Gore Cove Track

Soak in the rainforest microclimate along the creek line and down in the gully. Keep an eye and ear out for many locally rare bird species. Walk up to Vista Street Lookout for a spectacular birds eye view over Gore Cove, Berry Island and Sydney Harbour.