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Ulidarra walking track

Ulidarra National Park

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

Track grading

Features of this track

Distance

5km of trails

Time

3 - 5hrs

Quality of markings

Sign posted

Experience required

Some bushwalking experience recommended

Gradient

Very steep and difficult

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Rough track, many obstacles

Getting there and parking

Ulidarra walking track starts at Sealy lookout in Orara East State Forest. To get there from Coffs Harbour:

  • Travel north on the Pacific Highway for around 5km.
  • Turn left onto Bruxner Park Road and wind your way up the escarpment past the banana farms.
  • Turn left at Sealy Lookout Drive and continue to Sealy lookout.
  • The walk starts to the west of the picnic area.

If you have access to 2 vehicles and wish to walk just one-way, you can leave one car at Sealy Lookout and the other car on the corner of Shelter Trail and Swans Road within the park. To get to Shelter Trail and Swans Road from Coffs Harbour:

  • Travel north on the Pacific Highway for around 5km.
  • Turn left onto Bruxner Park Road and wind your way up the escarpment past the banana farms.
  • Turn left at Swans Road and continue 3km to where it meets Shelter Trail.

Road quality

  • The road to Sealy Lookout is sealed.
  • The roads to the corner of Shelter Trail and Swans Road are unsealed.

  • Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

Parking is available at Sealy lookout in Orara East State Forest, including several designated accessible spots.

Facilities

Facilities are located at the start of the walk, at Sealy lookout.

Toilets

  • Non-flush toilets

Cafe/kiosk

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).

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Prohibited

Cycling

Fishing

Gathering firewood

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.

Ulidarra walking track

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