Best trails in Budawang National Park
Want to find the best trails in Budawang National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 6 great trails for hiking, camping, and walking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 229 to 3,897 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Budawang National Park.
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(46)
•Moderate
•5.0 mi
•Est. 2h 52m
Located in the southern precinct of Budawang National Park, this is a moderately challenging yet rewarding adventure through grassy woodland, wet gullies and montane forest up to the summit of Mount Budawang (1134m/3720ft) with panoramic views overlooking the Budawang Ranges, Clyde River Valley and the NSW coast. It is the volcanic Devonian rock sediments that have created the foundation for the fertile soils that support the varied and diverse ecosystems and rainforest unique to the...
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(25)
•Hard
•9.3 mi
This is a challenging but rewarding hike to Byangee Mountain (506m) and the Pickering Point plateau. The trail isn't well marked and is overgrown with fallen trees in areas, so be prepared to navigate when necessary and for occasional scrambles across obstacles and through creeks.
A good level of fitness is suggested for this track, as there are steep gradients. Allow for a full day for this hike, and be sure to be prepared with a good day pack and enough water or filtration to refill in...
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(319)
•Hard
•8.2 mi
The Castle Walking track is one of the most challenging yet rewarding days hikes along the east coast of Australia. The trail is technical and diverse across varied terrain, with some open woodland walking, tight crawls through vegetation and steep climbs toward the summit. This trail is not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced.
The first portion starts near the Yadboro River just off Long Gully Road and is an easy grade well-established trail with occasional scrambles over fallen trees...
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(57)
•Hard
•9.6 mi
This trail starts along The Castle Walking track from Long Gully Campground inside Budawang National Park and is a challenging and rewarding trail that features technical sections and varied terrain, with some open woodland walking, tight crawls through vegetation, and steep climbs.
The first portion is an easy-grade, well-established trail with occasional scrambles over fallen trees and river crossings. The trail braids as it traverses toward Castle saddle, where there are no trail...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Budawang National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Budawang National Park is Long Gully to Byangee Mountain Base, which has a 4.4 star rating from 38 reviews. This trail is 5.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,030 ft.
What is the longest trail in Budawang National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Budawang National Park is Mount Owen and Cooyoyo Campsite [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 9.6 mi long.
How many trails are in Budawang National Park?
There are 6 trails in Budawang National Park. These trails have an average 3.9-star rating from 491 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Budawang National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Budawang National Park has you covered. Mount Owen and Cooyoyo Campsite [CLOSED] boasts the most elevation gain with 3,897 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Castle Walking Track [CLOSED], which will get you 3,205 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Budawang National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 camping trails in Budawang National Park and the most popular is Long Gully to Byangee Mountain Base with an average 4.4 star rating from 38 community reviews.