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Kings Plains Creek walking track

Kings Plains National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Kings Plains Creek walking track.

Track grading

Features of this track

Distance

3km return

Time

2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min

Quality of markings

No directional signage

Experience required

Experienced bushwalkers

Gradient

Very steep

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Rough unformed track

Getting there and parking

Kings Plains Creek walking track starts at Kings Plains Creek campground in Kings Plains National Park. To get there:

From Inverell:

  • From the Gwydir Highway, turn onto Byron Street and drive for 1km.
  • Turn right onto Swanbrook Road and continue for 4km.
  • Continue onto Kings Plains Road and travel for 33km.
  • Take the Jindalee Road turnoff and drive for 15km.
  • Turn left and enter the park onto Ironbark Drive.
  • Follow the road to the end to reach Kings Plains Creek campground. Please note, the final 25km of road is unsealed.

From Glen Innes:

  • From Martin Street, head north-west for 850m and then continue onto Strathbogie Road.
  • Travel on Strathbogie Road for 14km then turn left onto Wellingrove Road.
  • Drive for 5.5km on Wellingrove Road and veer right onto Polhill Road.
  • Continue for 500m and turn left onto Kings Plain Road.
  • After 15km, take the Jindalee Road turnoff and drive for another 15km.
  • Turn left and enter the park onto Ironbark Drive.
  • Follow the road to the end to reach Kings Plains Creek campground. Please note, the final 25km of road is unsealed.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Kings Plains Creek campground.

Facilities

  • Rubbish bins are not available so please take rubbish with you when leaving.
  • There is no access to drinking water at Kings Plains Creek campground or on the walking track.

Toilets

Non-flush toilets are located at Kings Plains Creek campground, where the track starts and ends.

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

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

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Waterfall safety

Waterfalls are beautiful destinations but please be safe when visiting these natural wonders. Read these waterfall safety tips before exploring waterfalls on your next walk.

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Prohibited

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.

Kings Plains Creek walking track

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