Carabeen walk
Werrikimbe National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Carabeen walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.8km loop
Time
1hr
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Steps
No steps
Gradient
Gentle hills: The walk has gentle hills interspersed with some steeper slopes.
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The walk varies between 1.5m to 3.5m-wide and is hard-packed ground.
Other barriers
Other barriers:
- Large buttress tree roots cover sections of the track
- This walk can be wet and slippery
Getting there and parking
Carabeen walk is in Werrikimbe National Park. To get there:
- Follow the Oxley Highway 55km east of Walcha or 150km west of Port Macquarie
- Turn onto Kangaroo Flat Road
- After around 19.5km, turn right onto Mooraback Road and follow for 7km to the Werrikimbe National Park entrance
- After entering the park, turn right onto Cobcroft trail and continue for 8km to Cobcroft picnic area.
Road quality
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles (no long vehicle access)
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Cobroft picnic area.
Facilities
- Facilities, including accessible non-flush toilets, picnic tables and barbecues are located at Cobcroft picnic area, where this walk begins.
- There are no bins so you'll need to take all rubbish away with you.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Assistance may be required along Carabeen walk:
- Large buttress tree roots cover sections of the track
- The walk has some steep slopes
- The ground can be uneven
- The track can be wet and slippery
This walk is unsuitable for wheelchair users, prams and mobility scooters due to the unevenness of the ground and the tree roots across the track.
Prohibited
Camping
Cycling
Gathering firewood
Generators
Horses
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 Werrikimbe National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Werrikimbe National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.