Blue Gum loop trail
Barrington Tops National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Blue Gum loop trail.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3.5km loop
Time
1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Blue Gum loop trail starts from Williams River picnic area in the Lagoon Pinch to Williams River precinct of Barrington Tops National Park. To get there:
- Take Chichester Dam Road from Dungog for approximately 10km
- Turn left into Salisbury Road
- Continue on for approximately 30km and look for the signs to the picnic area
Parking
Parking is available at Williams River picnic area, including a designated disabled spot.
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.
Facilities
Toilets and picnic facilities are located at Williams River picnic area.
Maps and downloads
Permitted
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
- 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.