Warrigal walking track
Cathedral Rock National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Warrigal walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1km loop
Time
15 - 45min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Flat
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1m-wide and hard-packed ground, with sections that can be rocky and sandy. There are 2 pedestrian bridges along the walk.
Steps
Occasional steps: Around the first 40m of the track heading west from Native Dog campground is step-free.
After the track meets Native Dog creek, there are 6 steps at various points along the remainder of the loop walk.
Getting there and parking
Warrigal walking track is in the Native Dog campground precinct of Cathedral Rock National Park. To get there:
From Ebor on Waterfall Way between Armidale and Dorrigo:
- Native Dog campground is about 12km north-west of Ebor on Guyra Road
- 3km west of Ebor, Waterfall Way veers left and Guyra Road continues straight ahead.
- Native Dog is 9km further along on the left-hand side of Guyra Road
Parking
Parking is available in a small, hard-packed ground carpark at Native Dog campground where this walk begins.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Cathedral Rock National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Within the tall, moist forest, kangaroos poise in the mist amongst granite boulders as morning light streams through the canopy,making this the ideal time of year to capture that perfect photograph.
Spring
Feast your eyes on this season's wildflower displays, when heath shrub and ground plants show you what they're really made of. Bring your walking shoes and a macro lens.
Summer
The relatively high altitude of the park offers cool respite from the summer heat of the region's western slopes and coastal lowlands.
Winter
Rug up and come prepared as winter temperatures plunge overnight. The rewards for braving the cold are sparkling frosty mornings and clear sunny days. Winter is also the peak time for the male lyrebird to call with most intensity as he courts a mate.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
11.5°C and 23°C
Highest recorded
32.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 11°C
Lowest recorded
-7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
June
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
84mm
Facilities
- Accessible toilets, picnic tables, barbecue facilities and firewood are available at Native Dog campground, where this walk begins.
- Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
- You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Assistance may be required along Warrigal walking track:
- The hard-packed ground track surface can be rocky and sandy
- There are 6 steps at various points along the walk
There are accessible toilets at Native Dog campground 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
- 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 Cathedral Rock National Park in the Country NSW region
Cathedral Rock National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.