Apsley Gorge Rim walking track
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Apsley Gorge Rim walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.2km loop
Time
30min - 1hr
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Quality of path
Formed track: The walk is 1.2m-wide and mostly bitumen with sections of hard-packed ground and wood boardwalk.
Steps
Occasional steps: There are around 10 steps along this walk.
Accessible options
The first 600m of this walk goes past 2 lookouts along a sealed track that's mostly flat with gentle slopes. This section is suitable for wheelchair users, prams, mobility scooters and people with reduced mobility.
Getting there and parking
Apsley Gorge Rim walking track is in the Apsley River precinct of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. To get there, follow the Oxley Highway from either Walcha or Port Macquarie and follow the signs.
Parking
Parking is available in a bitumen carpark at Apsley Falls picnic area, 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
The walk passes Apsley Falls picnic area and Apsley Falls campground, where there are accessible toilets and picnic facilities.
Seats and resting points
There's one bench with a backrest along the walk at the main lookout.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
- The first 600m of this walk is a sealed track that goes past 2 lookout platforms. It's mostly flat with gentle slopes and is accessible for wheelchair users, prams and mobility scooters.
- You may need assistance along the rest of the track as there are around 10 steps at various points.
- There's a bench seat at the main lookout platform where you can rest.
- The walk goes past Apsley Falls picnic area and Apsley Falls campground where there are accessible toilets.
- There's 1 accessible parking space in the carpark at Apsley Falls picnic area
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
- Walcha office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6777 4700
- npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 188W North Street, Walcha NSW 2354
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