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Budds Mare to Riverside walking track

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

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Nearby walking tracks

  • Green Gully track, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo © Piers Thomas

    The Green Gully track

    Make a booking to experience fern-lined gullies, high elevation forests and wildlife along the Green Gully Track. Stay in heritage huts each of the 5 nights along this challenging multi-day hike.

 

Nearby camping and accommodation

  • Views of Aspley River Gorge. Photo: Robert Cleary/DCCEEW © OEH

    Budds Mare campground and picnic area

    Enjoy stunning World Heritage scenery at Budds Mare campground and picnic area. With scenic views of Apsley River Gorge, it’s a great weekend getaway for walking, fishing and relaxing.

  • View of the Aspley River and surrounding bushland at Riverside campground and picnic area. Photo: Leah Pippos/DCCEEW © Leah Pippos

    Riverside campground and picnic area

    Riverside campground and picnic area is a remote spot for adventure seekers — it's only accessible with a low-range 4WD. Go wilderness camping or swim, fish and paddle on the Apsley River.

Nearby parks

  • Adults and children walking on suspension bridge Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: John Smith © DPIE

    Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

    Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, near Armidale, spoils you with World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest, dramatic gorges and magnificent waterfalls. It’s perfect for walking, camping, bike or horse riding, and fishing.

 

Google Street View Trekker

Using Google Street View Trekker, we've captured imagery across a range of NSW national parks and attractions. Get a bird's eye view of these incredible landscapes before setting off on your own adventure.

Google Trekker at Cape Byron State Conservation Area. Photo: J Spencer/OEH.
Budds Mare to Riverside walking track

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.

  • 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.

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