Culmaran Valley track
Richmond Range National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Culmaran Valley track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
2.5km loop
Time
1hr - 1hr 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
Culmaran Valley track is in the southern precinct of Richmond Range National Park. To get there:
- From Casino, drive 40km west along the Bruxner Highway.
- Turn north into Cambridge Plateau scenic drive near Mallanganee
- Drive along Cambridge Plateau scenic drive for 9km until you reach Cambridge Plateau picnic area
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Culmaran Valley track can become boggy and slippery when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available at Cambridge Plateau picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Richmond Range National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Peacock Creek campground is a great place to camp in autumn. This clean, open, sunny campground is perfect for camping with wood fires, while watching an array of birdlife by your tent.
Spring
This is a lovely time to drive along Cambridge Plateau scenic drive. See new red tips on the rainforest trees, creamy clusters of flowers on wonga vines, and white flowering clematis vines in full bloom.
Summer
Enjoy the cool of the rainforests during these hot months. The Culmaran Creek walking track is a perfect place to cool off.
Winter
Watch mists rising in the valley below from Cambridge Plateau picnic. On a clear winter's day, you can see all the way east to Wollumbin and Nightcap national parks.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
25°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
27°C
Winter temperature
Average
15°C and 21°C
Lowest recorded
15°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
214.6mm
Facilities
You'll need to bring your own cooking water.
Maps and downloads
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
- Kyogle office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6632 0000
- npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 136 Summerland Way, Kyogle NSW 2474
Park info
- in Richmond Range National Park in the North Coast region
Richmond Range National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.