Ulidarra walking track
Ulidarra National Park
Visitor info
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
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.
Operated by
- Coffs Harbour office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6652 0900
- npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Park info
- in Ulidarra National Park in the North Coast region
Ulidarra National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.