Oxley walking track
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Oxley walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
2.8km return
Time
1hr - 1hr 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
No steps
Quality of path
Formed track: The walk is a 1.2m-wide bitumen track.
Getting there and parking
Oxley walking track is in the Apsley River precinct of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. To get there, follow the Oxley Highway from either Walcha or Port Macquarie and follow the signs.
Parking
Parking is available at Apsley Falls picnic area, including 1 accessible parking space.
It can be a busy place on weekends, so parking may be limited.
Facilities
Accessible toilets and picnic facilities are located at Apsley Falls picnic area where this walk begins.
Seats and resting points
There are 3 benches along the walk.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Oxley walking track is a 1.2m-wide bitumen track. There are no steps along this walk, but there are some short, steep slopes where assistance may be required.
There are 3 benches at points along the walk for resting, and accessible toilets at Apsley Falls picnic area where this walk begins.
The carpark at Apsley Falls picnic area has 1 accessible parking space.
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
- Armidale office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
- 02 6738 9100
- npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 145 Miller Street, Armidale NSW 2350
Park info
- in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.
Contact us for permits