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

Medium

3 km return

90 mins

Frederica Falls Track

In North Lawson Park, on the northern side of the highway, contains Fairy Falls, St Michael's Falls and Frederica Falls. Of medium difficulty it takes in waterfalls, lush vegetation, birdlife, natural ponds, views and facilities.

Easy

750 m return

20 mins

Gadyan Track

One of North Sydney's most delightful and significant areas of harbourside bushland. The small, almost circular island is linked to the mainland by a wide grassed causeway. There are excellent views of the harbour and city from this picturesque reserve.

Hard

12.6 km one-way

5.5 hrs

Galston Gorge to Mt Kuringgai (GNW)

This walk follows the eastern side of the steep Berowra Creek valley from Galston Gorge to Crosslands and then heads over the ridge to follow Lyrbird Gully up to the train station at Mt Kuring-gai. This enjoyable section of The Great North Walk spends most of the time enjoying the wide tidal creeks in the deep valleys. There are many grass trees and sandstone caves to enjoy as well as several lovely places to camp. Crosslands provides road access, a chance to fill up the water bottle and an optional side trip to motel style accommodation at Crosslands Conventions centre.

Easy

500 m return

10 mins

Garraan-gurr Walking Track (Orara East State Forest)

Loop walk that starts at Sealy Lookout. Sweeping views towards Coffs Harbour coastline.

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.