New England Wilderness walk
North Coast, Country NSW
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about New England Wilderness walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
33km one-way
Time
2 - 3 days
Quality of markings
No directional signage
Experience required
Very experienced bushwalkers
Gradient
Very steep and difficult
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough unformed track
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
On entering New England National Park:
- Continue approximately 200m along Point Lookout Road
- Take the first right turn to Robinsons Knob trail
- New England Wilderness walk starts from the carpark
Parking
Parking is available at the Robinsons Knob trail carpark, where New England Wilderness walk starts. The walk ends at Cool Creek carpark at the western end of Darkwood Road, Thora.
There is no public transport between the walk start and end, so a car shuffle or pick up is required. Please do not travel west of Cool Creek carpark in a vehicle.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in New England National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Enjoy the fresh air walking during the day, and cosy nights by the fire at Toms Cabin.
Spring
Climb up to Wrights lookout and see the colourful display of wildflowers.
Summer
Immerse yourself in the cool air and vibrant green of the Antarctic beech rainforest covered in moss.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
10°C and 24°C
Highest recorded
32.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 12°C
Lowest recorded
-7.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
June
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
286.1mm
Maps and downloads
Permitted
You're encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
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
- Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
- May to August 9am to 4pm daily. September to April 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6657 5913
- dorrigo.rainforestcentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 142 Dome Road Dorrigo Mountain NSW 2453
Park info
- in New England National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
New England National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
- in Baalijin Nature Reserve in the North Coast region