Murrumbooee Cascades walking track
Gibraltar Range National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Murrumbooee Cascades walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
6km return
Time
1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
No steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Murrumbooee Cascades walking track is in the Mulligans precinct of Gibraltar Range National Park. To get there:
- Travel 68km east from Glen Innes or 92km west from Grafton, along Gwydir Highway.
- Take Mulligans Drive entrance to Gibraltar Range National Park
- Drive for 9km to reach Mulligans precinct
Parking
Parking is available in Mulligans precinct, a short walk from the trailhead.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Gibraltar Range National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
The most popular time of the year to visit, spring sees the park erupt into a vibrant display of wildflowers, including the Gibraltar waratah.
Summer
Take in an early morning bushwalk before the day heats up, then cool down in one of the many waterways, like the Little Dandahra Creek.
Winter
It can be below freezing at night, but the daytime temperatures make this the best time of the year to take in some of the longer treks like the Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage walk.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 24.1°C
Highest recorded
35°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 13.2°C
Lowest recorded
-8.9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
258.4mm
Facilities
- The nearest toilet facilities for this walk are located near Mulligans Hut at Mulligans campground.
- Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it's a good idea to bring your own.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Hard access is via steps or a steep slope, or you'll have to move across a rough surface with obstacles such as potholes, tree roots, and rocks. Assistance will be necessary.
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
- Glen Innes office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6739 0700
- npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
Park info
- in Gibraltar Range National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Gibraltar Range National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, road damage, or high fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change and display your receipt.
Buy annual pass