Cassinia walking track
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Cassinia walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.5km loop
Time
45min - 1hr 15min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
No steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1m-wide and hard-packed ground the whole way around the loop. The track surface can be uneven and rocky.
Getting there and parking
Cassinia walk starts at Long Point campground and picnic area in the northern precinct of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. To get there:
- Drive 32km east of Armidale on Waterfall Way
- Take the turn off to Hillgrove
- Head south from Hillgrove for 17km
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Cassinia walk can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark at Long Point campground where this walk begins, including 1 accessible parking space.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
A great time to tackle the Green Gully track when the days are not too hot and the nights not too cold.
Spring
The heathlands are a riot of colour when the flowers are out.
Summer
The waterfalls are likely to be at their most impressive after the summer rains.
Winter
Crisp, cool and clear days are good for a brisk half day bushwalk.
Facilities
Accessible toilets, picnic facilities and drinking water are available at Long Point campground and picnic area where this walk begins.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
- Cassinia walking track is a 1m-wide, hard-packed ground loop walk.
- The track can be uneven and rocky - people with reduced mobility may need assistance across this surface.
- There are accessible toilets and an accessible parking space at Long Point campground and picnic area where this walk begins.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Armidale office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
- 02 6738 9100
- npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 145 Miller Street, Armidale NSW 2350
Park info
- in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.
Contact us for permits