Mount Gray walking track
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Gray walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
7km loop
Time
3 - 4hrs
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Very steep
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
On entering Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve:
- Follow Cave Road until you get to the visitor centre
- Check local signage for directions to Mount Gray walking track
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Mount Gray walking track can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available at Mount Gray walking track.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Enjoy the cosy rooms and open fireplace at Arch Cottage and breathe in the crisp autumn air.
Spring
Pack a picnic and head off on Grove Creek Falls walking track for a relaxing lunch with spectacular views of the waterfalls.
Summer
Step out of your tent and go for a refreshing swim in the pools of Grove Creek, then discover the natural wonders underground on a cave tour.
Winter
Explore the historic mining site at Mount Gray by day, then get cosy by the campfire at night.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
8°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
27°C
Winter temperature
Average
-0.1°C and 12°C
Lowest recorded
-1.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
268.4mm
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
- Abercrombie Caves office
- Thursday to Monday, 9am to 4.30pm. During NSW school holidays, 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6368 8603
- abercrombie.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 272 Caves Road, Abercrombie River 2795
Park info
- in Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve in the Country NSW region
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve and caves are open Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). The reserve and caves area open daily during NSW school holidays. Closed Christmas Day.