Starlights trail
Nattai National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Starlights trail.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
11km return
Time
4 - 5hrs
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
Experienced bushwalkers
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
On entering Nattai National Park:
- Start from the end of Wattle Ridge Road west of the township of Hilltop. A visitor carpark with visitor information is located at the start of the walk at Wattle Ridge carpark.
- Walkers then access the Nattai Road fire trail then deviate onto the Starlight’s trail, dropping into the Nattai Valley.
Parking
Parking is available at Wattle Ridge carpark.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Nattai National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Mild weather and misty mornings; a great time to explore some of the longer hikes in the park, including Starlight's trail and Couridjah Corridor walk.
Spring
Enjoy the incredible array of wildflowers that cover the ground in the rainforests and the mild weather.
Summer
Swim or canoe in the lakes and rivers.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
22°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
42.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
12°C and 15°C
Lowest recorded
-10° C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
247.4mm
Facilities
- You'll need to bring your own drinking and cooking water
- You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
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.
Park info
- in Nattai National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions
Nattai National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.