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 New South Wales

Easy

900 m return

45 mins

Thunderbolts Hideout

Fred Ward (1835 - 1870), better known as Captain Thunderbolt, was the longest roaming bushranger in Australia’s history. He was very familiar with the Tenterfield region, using it as both a hideout and hunting ground for his hold-ups. The large area between the rocks was used to stable horses and the small shelter under the large rock was a great place to camp. The top of the rock made an ideal lookout, as this was the main road to Warwick during the gold-mining days.

Easy

2 km return

1 hr

Thunderbolts Lookout Walking Track

Thunderbolts Lookout Walking Track provides spectacular 360° panoramic views of Torrington State Conservation Area

Very Easy

500 m return

20 mins

Tom Beatson Lookout Razorback Hill

A short stroll up the walkway to and around the Joongurranahreean Plateau which offers great views to the coast and inland.

Easy

400 m return

15 mins

Tooloom Lookout

Short walk through rainforest from the Tooloom picnic area to the lookout.

Easy

1 km return

30 mins

Tooloom Walking Track

Tooloom walking track is a short, easy stroll through World Heritage rainforest of Tooloom National Park, with plenty of opportunities for birdwatching and picnicking during your hike.

Easy

8.2 km return

2 hrs

Tweed River Walk

This walk explores the Tweed/Coolangatta area with beach and Tweed River views.

Easy

7 km one-way

4 hrs

Tyagarah Fire Trail

Long, flat walk parallel to beach. It starts at Brunswick Heads, and ends a short distance from Byron Bay.

Medium

1 km return

15 mins

Undercliffe Falls

Undercliffe Falls is a waterfall located on the Bookookoorara Creek in northeast New South Wales.

Undercliffe Falls is estimated between 140m and 160m high. This estimate is based on analysis of the topographic profile around the waterfall and may not be an accurate figure for the total fall of water seen if viewing the falls.

The nearest populated town of Stanthorpe, with shops, wineries, accommodation etc etc is 23km away, via Amosfield Road. The nearest sealed road to Undercliffe Falls is the Mount Lindesay Highway (7.59km away). The turnoff, to Rivertree Road is located in the small village of Liston. The entrance to Undercliffe Falls is from Rivertree Rd and is signposted. You travel through farmland. Camping & coffee etc is available at Aloomba Lavender on the northern side of Liston. Liston has holiday accommodation and Liston hall (with bar) is often open on Fridays and some public holidays.

Care should be taken near the top of the waterfall, as a fall would be easy.
Mobile phone reception is patchy. Telstra is best so far. A public phone is available in Liston.
Public toilets are also in Liston (cleaned by local volunteers).

Very Easy

1 km return

45 mins

Walk on Water Track

This short walk invites you to see beautiful bushland and mangroves while experiencing the Aboriginal cultural heritage that makes this area so special.

Starting from Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre, you’ll follow a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk and walking track through eucalypt forest, woodlands and swamp forests, before emerging among the diverse mangrove communities along Tweed River.

Read about the plants, animals, bush tucker and culture of the Minjungbal people from interpretive signage along the way. For a fascinating local perspective, why not take a guided tour from Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre?

See Bora Ring, a sacred Aboriginal site traditionally used for men’s initiation ceremonies. Today, it continues to be an important place for Minjungbal people, providing a spiritual link with their ancestors.

This easy walk also offers great birdwatching opportunities. Keep your binoculars handy to see shorebirds and waders like the greater egret and royal spoonbill.

Easy

2 km return

45 mins

Warris Chair Lookout Track

If you like to feel on top of the world without the effort, you can’t go past Warris Chair lookout. From the heathlands, on the western edge of Kangaroo Valley, gaze across the last remaining pocket of rainforest protected by Budderoo National Park.

This easy walk through woodlands of swamp banksia offers fabulous birdwatching. The honey eaters, flame robins and beautiful firetails are attracted to the heath in spring, when it erupts in colours and fragrance. Nearby Carrington Falls will give a spectacular display after heavy rain.

If all that fresh air stirs up an appetite, head back to Carrington Falls or Nellies Glen picnic area or head to Lyrebird Café for a tasty snack. There are plenty of places to stay in the nearby southern highlands, making for a perfect weekend away.