Best hikes and trails in Bundjalung National Park

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Best trails in Bundjalung National Park

4.2(102 reviews)

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Want to find the best trails in Bundjalung National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 8 great trails for hiking 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? Explore one of 3 easy hiking trails in Bundjalung National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 68 to 1,781 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Bundjalung National Park.

Top trails

This is an excellent option if you're camping at the Black Rocks Camping Area in the Bundjalung National Park, located on the east coast of New South Wales - just north of Yamba. This looped route takes you all the way up to a picnic area on Jerusalem Creek and back again. Enjoy the lovely views, particularly if you go in the late afternoon and catch the sun setting over the lagoon. Parking is available at two locations - Mibanbah Black Rocks campground and Booroora picnic area.

#2 - Woody Head and Back Beach Loop

Explore Bundjalung National Park with this lovely trail. The route begins from Woody Head Campground and explores the headland and coastal vegetation on the way to Back Beach. The route along the beach is lovely, but some sections further off the shoreline can be quite overgrown, so watch for snakes!

#3 - Woody Head to Back Beach

Explores the open stretches of beach running from Woody Head to Back Beach in Bungjalung National Park, New South Wales. Starting from Woody Head Campground, this route follows sandy tracks through the headland before reaching Back Beach and heading towards Middle Bluff. There are picnic facilities at Back Beach and the campground where the trail begins.

#4 - Serendipity Trail via Fat Duck Road

This fantastic cross-country MTB track explores the depths of the magnificent Bundjalung National Park on New South Wales's northern coast. You'll traverse through an eucalypt forest with various flora species and some of our much-loved native wildlife, such as eastern grey kangaroos and red-necked wallabies. Commence your journey from Iluka Road.

#5 - Esk River Paddle Route

4.8(5)

•Moderate

•15.6 mi

Explore the southern part of Bundjalung National Park, paddling up Esk River. The river is considered the longest natural coastal river system on the north coast and offers sheltered inland waterways. As you paddle upstream from Bill Weiley Bridge, you will see mangroves, heathland, and an old-growth dry sclerophyll forest. Keep an eye out for the unique rock formations and a chance to spot a koala sleeping or munching on gum leaves while resting on tallowwood and swamp mahogany tree...

#6 - Wondoree Trail and 10 Mile Beach

#7 - Frazers Reef to Woody Head

3.6(5)

•Moderate

•3.6 mi

This track is often overgrown and requires bush bashing through thick grass and shrubs. There are no discernible signs or markers along the track, so you will need to have a copy of the map handy and be prepared to test your navigation skills. The views near Middle Bluff and the lake are lovely, but this hike should only be attempted by experienced hikers willing to go off-trail in several sections.

#8 - Esk Trail via Black Rocks

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Bundjalung National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Bundjalung National Park is Jerusalem Creek, which has a 4.2 star rating from 65 reviews. This trail is 5.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 173 ft.

What is the longest trail in Bundjalung National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Bundjalung National Park is Serendipity Trail via Fat Duck Road. This trail is estimated to be 21.1 mi long.

How many trails are in Bundjalung National Park?

There are 8 trails in Bundjalung National Park. These trails have an average 4.2-star rating from 102 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bundjalung National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Bundjalung National Park has you covered. Serendipity Trail via Fat Duck Road boasts the most elevation gain with 1,781 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Esk River Paddle Route, which will get you 1,151 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Bundjalung National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 camping trails in Bundjalung National Park and the most popular is Woody Head and Back Beach Loop with an average 3.8 star rating from 11 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Bundjalung National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 running trails in Bundjalung National Park and the most popular is Jerusalem Creek with an average 4.2 star rating from 65 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Bundjalung National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 biking trails in Bundjalung National Park and the most popular is Serendipity Trail via Fat Duck Road with an average 4.5 star rating from 6 community reviews.