Gloucester River walking track
Barrington Tops National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Gloucester River walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
2.5km loop
Time
1hr - 1hr 30min
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Gloucester River walking track starts from Gloucester River campground in the Gloucester Tops precinct of Barrington Tops National Park. To get there:
- From Bucketts Way, between Gloucester and Stroud.
- Turn into Gloucester Tops Road and continue to Gloucester River campground
Parking
Parking is available at Gloucester River campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Barrington Tops National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take to the park's walking tracks to make the most of cooler and drier daytime weather.
Spring
Look out for ground orchids and other wildflowers along the Polblue Swamp walking track.
Summer
Look out for the eastern water dragon basking on rocks around the streams.
Maps and downloads
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
- Gloucester office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6538 5300
- npws.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 59 Church Street, Gloucester NSW 2422
Park info
- in Barrington Tops National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Barrington Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.