The Big Hole walking track
Deua National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about The Big Hole walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
4km return
Time
1 - 2hrs
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
The Big Hole walking track starts at Berlang campground in the northwest precinct of Deua National Park.
To get there:
- From Braidwood, drive south along Cooma Road for 30 minutes.
- Turn left at the sign to Berlang/The Big Hole
- Drive 700m to Berlang campground carpark
Parking
Parking is available at Berlang campground. It can be a busy place on long weekends or school holidays, so parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Deua National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
This season is the best time for wildflowers in the park and for birdwatching.
Summer
This is the season for swimming and floating on a lilo down the Shoalhaven and Deua rivers. See if you can spot an eastern water dragon sharing the river with you along the way.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15.7°C and 23.5°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
6.5°C and 16.7°C
Lowest recorded
-10°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
275.3mm
Facilities
Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Descending is permitted, but you will need to obtain a permit from the NPWS Braidwood area office beforehand.
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
- Narooma office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Office open by appointment only. Closed public holidays.
- 02 4476 0800
- npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 10 Graham Street, Narooma NSW 2546
Park info
- in Deua National Park in the South Coast, Country NSW and Snowy Mountains regions
Deua National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.