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Grass Tree walking track

Coolah Tops National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Grass Tree walking track.

Track grading

Features of this track

Distance

1.4km loop

Time

30min

Quality of markings

Sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1m-wide and mainly hard-packed earth with short sections of fibre-reinforced polymer mesh boardwalk.

Other barriers

Pinch points: The walk narrows in some sections as it winds between between trees and bushes.

Other barriers: The walk is rugged and uneven, with many large rocks embedded in the track.

Getting there and parking

Grass Tree walking track is in the western part of Coolah Tops National Park. 

To get there from Coolah:

  • Drive east on sealed Coolah Creek Road for almost 19km.
  • Turn right onto unsealed State Forest Road and drive almost 11km to the park entrance.
  • Continue straight onto The Forest Road and drive for about 3.5km.
  • Turn left turn onto The Pinnacle Road and drive for 1km.
  • Turn right into the Barracks campground and park there.

The walking track starts at The Barracks campground.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available in a hard-packed ground carpark at The Barracks campground where this walk begins.

Facilities

  • The nearest toilets are at The Barracks campground where this walk begins.
  • There are no bins so you’ll need to take all rubbish away with you.

Carpark

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Coolah Top National Park has limited mobile reception. You may get reception at Bundabella lookout.

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Although Grass Tree walking track is mostly flat, people with reduced mobility may find this walk challenging:

  • The surface of the walk is uneven and rugged, with many large rocks embedded in the track
  • The walk narrows significantly as it winds between trees and bushes
  • There's a toilet at The Barracks campground where this walk begins, but it's not accessible or ambulant.

Prohibited

Camping

Camping is not permitted on Grass tree walking track.

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.

Grass Tree walking track

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Park info

  • in Coolah Tops National Park in the Country NSW region
  • Coolah Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations. The eastern end of the park is regularly closed during wet weather due to slippery road conditions.

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