Range View track
Towarri National Park
Visitor info
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
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.

Operated by
- Scone office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6540 2300
- npws.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 19 Hayes Street, Scone NSW 2337
Park info
- in Towarri National Park in the Country NSW region
Towarri National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger