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Range View track

Towarri National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Range View track.

Track grading

Features of this track

Distance

1.6km return

Time

45min - 1hr

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

Some bushwalking experience recommended

Gradient

Short steep hills

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Rough track, many obstacles

Getting there and parking

Range View walking track is in the Washpools area of Towarri National Park. To get there:

From Scone: 

  • From the town centre, drive west on Liverpool Street for 1.5km.
  • Turn right at the roundabout onto Middlebrook Road.
  • Follow Middlebrook for 20.5km until you reach the picnic area entry on your right. Please note: this drive includes 2km of unsealed road.

From the New England Highway: 

  • Turn west on to Cressfield Road off the New England Highway 12.5km north from Scone.
  • Drive for 7km then turn right on to Middlebrook Road at the intersection. 
  • Follow Middlebrook for 4.5km until you reach the picnic area entry on your right. Please note: this drive includes 2km of unsealed road.

If you’re staying at Washpools campground, you can begin the walk next to the campground toilet block.

If you’re visiting for the day, park at Washpools picnic area, head down the stairs next to the viewing platform, then walk downstream along Middlebrook walk for 500m to reach the campground. This walk includes a shallow creek crossing.

 

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Washpools campground has a creek crossing which may become impassable when it rains.

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Washpools picnic area and viewing platform, 500m from the start of the walk.

Please note, the parking at Washpools campground is reserved for campers only.

 

Facilities

The nearest facilities, including accessible toilets, picnic tables and barbecues, are located at Washpools picnic area and viewing platform and Washpools campground.

There are no bins along this walk, so you’ll need to take all rubbish away with you.

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.

There are tall, sheer rock walls and cliff edges along this walk. Please stay on the track and supervise children at all times.

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).

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Prohibited

Cycling

Gathering firewood

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.

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