The Drip walking track
Country NSW
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about The Drip walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
2.8km return
Time
1hr - 1hr 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills: The walk has many steep hills
Quality of path
Formed track: The walk is 1m-wide, and hard-packed ground and rock along its length.
Steps
Occasional steps: There are sets of steps, ranging from between 3 steps and 19 steps each, all the way along the track.
Some of the steps are timber and others are stone. Only one of the sets of steps has handrails.
Other barriers
Gates: There are 2 locked vehicle gates at the start of the walk, but there's pedestrian access next to the gate.
Pinch points: There may be points where the track narrows due to rocks, tree roots and plants.
The track also narrows to 0.8m-wide at the pedestrian bridge towards the start of the walk.
Other barriers: There's a set of stepping stones across Bobadeen Creek.
Getting there and parking
The Drip is in Goulburn River State Conservation Area, on the extreme western boundary of Goulburn River National Park. To get there from Mudgee:
- Drive around 50km north from Mudgee on Ulan-Cassilis Road.
- Pass by the Ulan and Moolarben coal mines and drive for another 10km.
- Look for the turn-off sign for The Drip, just north of the Ulan mine precinct towards the Golden Highway.
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There's parking off Ulan-Cassilis Road in The Drip carpark, which is a bitumen carpark. Limited parking is available, and there are also spaces for caravans and small buses. The carpark is not suitable for large coaches.
Note: Ulan-Cassilis Road is a 100km/hr road. Take care when entering and leaving The Drip carpark. Avoid parking on Ulan-Cassilis Road, as it is very dangerous to cross.
Facilities
- The toilets and picnic tables are located at the carpark.
- Drinking water is not available. It's a good idea to bring your own drinking water.
Toilets
There's an double-bay ambulant toilet a short walk from the carpark where the walk begins.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Seats and resting points
There's a bench seat with a backrest shortly after the track crosses Bobadeen Creek.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
The Drip walking track may be challenging for people with reduced mobility:
- The walk has many short, steep hills and over 250 steps in sets that range from between 3 to 19 steps each. Only one of these sets of steps has a handrail.
- There's a creek crossing with stepping stones
- There may be points where the track narrows due to rocks, tree roots and plants. It also narrows to 0.8m-wide at the pedestrian bridge near the start of the walk.
The carpark and picnic area are wheelchair-accessible and there's a double-bay ambulant toilet a short, gentle walk from the carpark.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
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
- Mudgee office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm.
- 02 6370 9000
- npws.mudgee@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 27 Inglis Street, Mudgee NSW 2850
Park info
- in Goulburn River National Park in the Country NSW region
Goulburn River National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
- in Goulburn River State Conservation Area in the Country NSW region