Snow Gum walking track

Coolah Tops National Park

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Overview

Snow Gum walking track in Coolah Tops National Park is an easy way to experience some of the largest known snow gum trees in a beautiful old-growth forest setting, near Coolah.

Accessibility
Hard
Distance
1.2km loop
Time suggested
45min
Grade
Grade 3
What to
bring
Drinking water
Please note
  • When you visit or stay in Coolah Tops National Park come fully equipped with food, water and shelter. There’s no drinking water available in the park and it has limited visitors’ facilities.
  • The Forest Road east of the Hildegard Road intersection is closed to vehicles during winter (June through August).

It’s easy to combine a scenic drive along Forest Road with a stroll along Snow Gum walking track. The whole family will enjoy this short 1.2km loop among enormous trees in a beautiful sub-alpine forest.

Hop out of your car, head into the forest and experience these magnificent giants up close. Be sure to bring your camera because there’s plenty of wildlife to see. Keep an eye out for crimson rosellas, red wattlebirds and rainbow lorikeets in the canopy. Toward dusk, swamp wallabies and echidnas emerge, and at night greater gliders and feather gliders travel through the treetops.

There’s plenty more to do near nearby. Snow Gum walking track is easily combined with a visit to the rustic Cattle Creek Hut. Nearby Breeza lookout is a great spot to enjoy a picnic and soak up views of the Liverpool and Breeza plains. Fit, experienced bushwalkers can enjoy still more stunning Liverpool Range views along Shepherds Peak walking track.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Also see

  • Lyre bird

    Snow Gum picnic area

    Snow Gum picnic area is in Coolah Tops National Park at the start of Snow Gum walking track. It’s a great spot for a snack when you do this family-friendly walk.

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Current alerts in this area

There are no current alerts in this area.

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/snow-gum-walking-track/local-alerts

General enquiries

Park info

  • in Coolah Tops National Park in the Country NSW region
  • Coolah Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations. The eastern end of the park is regularly closed during wet weather due to slippery road conditions.

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Snow Gum walking track.

Track grading

Features of this track

Distance

1.2km loop

Time

45min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1m-wide and hard-packed ground.

Other barriers

Other barriers: There is a small creek crossing midway through the walk.

Getting there and parking

Snow Gum walking track is in Coolah Tops National Park. To get there from Coolah:

  • Drive east on sealed Coolah Creek Road for almost 19km.
  • Turn right onto unsealed State Forest Road and drive almost 11km to the park entrance.
  • Continue straight onto The Forest Road and drive for about 25km.
  • Turn right onto Gemini Loop Road and park at Snow Gum picnic area.
  • Walk 250m to find the start of Snow Gum walking track on your left.

The Forest Road east of the Hildegard Road intersection is closed to vehicles during winter (June through August).

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • Most roads suitable for 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available in a hard-packed ground carpark at Snow Gum picnic area where this walk begins.

Facilities

  • Picnic tables are available at Snow Gum picnic area.
  • There are no bins so you’ll need to take all rubbish away with you.

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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).

You might get reception at Bundella lookout, depending on your service provider.

Accessibility

Disability access level - hard

Snow Gum walking track is a 1m-wide hard-packed ground track with gentle hills.

There's a small creek crossing midway through the walk where people with reduced mobility may need assistance.

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Camping

Camping is not permitted on Snow Gum walking track.

Cycling

Generators

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.

Learn more

Snow Gum walking track is in Coolah Tops National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:

Get active in the bush

Brackens Cottage in Coolah Tops National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin

Pack your hiking boots and your mountain bike and be ready to get active in the bush at Coolah Tops. There are plenty of great walking tracks and trails to experience the bush on your bike. Make your way to lookouts like Shepherd's Peak or Breeza lookout for spectacular views to the north over the Liverpool Plains and the sheer escarpment. You'll also find several waterfalls along the escarpment where the creeks plunge over the plateau edge.

Wildlife haven

Eastern grey kangaroos (Macropus giganteus) on top of Bundella lookout, Coolah Tops National Park. Photo: Barry Collier

Looking out across the beautiful landscape of Coolah Tops National Park, it's obvious why you'll find so much wildlife here. Wander quietly along one of the walking tracks and you'll probably have a close encounter with red-necked wallabies and eastern grey kangaroos. You might also find a wombat waddling through the campground. Coolah Tops has some of the highest population densities of greater gliders in Australia. At night, keep your torch handy to see greater gliders, ring-tailed possums and possibly feather-tailed gliders or a sugar glider in the nearby trees.

  • Grass Tree walking track Grass Tree walking track is a great way to explore a magical landscape of ancient grass trees in Coolah Tops National Park. A must-do for visitors, this easy walk starts at The Barracks campground.
  • Shepherds Peak walking track For experienced bushwalkers, Shepherds Peak walking track in Coolah Tops National Park is a great way to explore sub-alpine forest. Come prepared for a steep scramble up the peak’s volcanic dome.
  • Snow Gum walking track Snow Gum walking track in Coolah Tops National Park is an easy way to experience some of the largest known snow gum trees in a beautiful old-growth forest setting, near Coolah.

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