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

10.3 km return

4 hrs

Jerusalem Creek Walk

Jerusalem Creek walk traces the water’s journey to its connection with the sea. This is an important wetland area for many shorebirds, which roost and nest along the creek banks. Watch out for the pied oyster catcher and beach stone-curlew ( as per NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services)

Easy

6.8 km return

3 hrs

Jingga Pool and Minerva Pool

Dharawal National Park in the south-west of Sydney offers a few short walking tracks to idyllic swimming holes (Jingga Pool and Minerva Pool), and a longer cycling track. Both Jingga Pool and Minerva Pools feature on many Web sites on "best swimming holes around Sydney".

Easy

2 km return

1 hr

Joggly Point

A lovely easy walk in the Dirawong Reserve (Dirawong is the aborigine word for goanna) for all the family along the sandy pathways and through the low coastal scrub to great views from the headland.

Medium

2 km return

1 hr

Kalang Falls Walk

Waterfall walk takes visitors along an exposed spine of ancient rocks and past views of Kanangra Deep, Kanangra Walls and Thurat Spires. From the Kanangra Walls carpark, follow the lookout walk before diverging off on to Waterfall walk's path.

Very Easy

1 km return

30 mins

Kanangra-Boyd Lookout Walk

Kanangra-Boyd lookout offers unparalleled views across one of Australia’s most spectacular landscapes; Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. From the unfenced lookout, an easy 10 minutes walk from the Kanangra Walls carpark, you can peer out over Kanangra Deep to Kanangra Walls and in the distance, Mount Cloudmaker, which is often circled by mist.

Medium

9 km one-way

5 hrs

Kangarutha Walking Track

Considered one of the best day walks in Australia. Beautiful secluded beaches and great lookouts along the coast. Keep your eyes peeled for whales during the season.

Easy

300 m return

15 mins

Katoomba Cascades

This short walk starts at Katoomba Falls Park, on Cliff Drive. The track heads down to the popular Katoomba Cascades. There is some shade and a bench seat at the base of the falls. There are a few spots to enjoy a snack or get the feet wet on a hot day. An optional side trip can extend the walk to follow the Kedumba river to the spot it falls into the valley, a few hundred meters below, providing excellent views.

Easy

6 km return

2 hrs

Kattang Nature Reserve

Native flowers, coastal cliffs, coastal views, echidnas.
Headland circuit walk with lookouts.

Medium

22 km return

6 hrs

Kiama Coast Walk

Starting at the mouth of Minnamurra river following the spectacular coast south to Gerringong.

Medium

3 km return

20 mins

Killen Falls

A short walk to viewing platform and then down to the bottom of the falls. Great for a swim, although the pool bottom is very rocky and slippery (wear shoes).