Apsley Falls picnic area
The picturesque Apsley Falls picnic area offers barbecue facilities with scenic views of gorges and waterfalls and nearby sites of Aboriginal significance.
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Barokee to Native Dog Creek walk
This track is the longest in Cathedral Rock National Park. It links Barokee and Native Dog campgrounds and takes in both Woolpack Rocks and Cathedral Rock along the way.
- Distance
- 10.4km one-way
- Time
- 4 - 6hrs
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Cathedral Rock National Park in Country NSW
Blue Hole picnic area
Blue Holes picnic area is a popular spot with the locals, offering swimming and walking in a scenic bush setting in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park near Armidale.
Chandler View circuit walk
Dry rainforest, birdwatching, and scenic views from the lookout make Chandler View circuit walk from Long Point an excellent medium walk.
- Distance
- 6km loop
- Time
- 2 - 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in North Coast, Country NSW
Dangars Falls picnic area
A perfect bush spot for a family picnic, the Dangars Falls picnic area offers scenic waterfall and river views on the Northern Tablelands near Armidale.
Gara Gorge lookout
Gara Gorge lookout is accessed via an easy hike along Threlfall walking track, providing birdwatching, picnicking, and scenic views over the spectacular gorge country near Armidale.
Wollomombi walking track
Enjoy this walk through waterfall country near Armidale on the Northern Tablelands. It's fantastic for those keen to spot wildlife and birds on a visit to Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
- Distance
- 4km return
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in North Coast, Country NSW
Woolpack Rocks
Starting from Native Dog campground, follow this track to Woolpack Rocks, where you can picnic, birdwatch and walk to the summit for views across the New England Tablelands.
- Distance
- 8km return
- Time
- 2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Cathedral Rock National Park in Country NSW
Waterfall Way scenic drive
The 185km Waterfall Way scenic drive links Coffs harbour and Armidale, passing rainforest, river valleys and waterfalls, including New England and Dorrigo national parks.
- Distance
- 185km one-way
- Time
- 2hrs 30min
- Wheelchair
access - Easy
- Where
- Bellinger River National Park, Dorrigo National Park in North Coast
Platypus Pool walking track
Don’t miss Platypus Pool walking track when you’re staying at Mooraback campground in Werrikimbe National Park, near Walcha. You might spot a shy platypus as you walk alongside the Hastings River.
- Distance
- 5km loop
- Time
- 1hr 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - No wheelchair access
- Where
- Werrikimbe National Park in North Coast, Country NSW