Best trails in Gibraltar Range National Park
Gibraltar Range is located in north-eastern New South Wales. As the name suggests, the park was established around Washpool and Gibraltar Mountain Ranges, which are covered in gondwana rainforest. It is considered a World Heritage Site and it is part of the Australian National Heritage List. It is a great place to hike, camp and watch wildlife.
Top trails
- (73)•Moderate•3.8 mi•Est. 2–2.5 hrThis is an enjoyable trail through the Gibraltar Range National Park, located close to Grafton in northeastern New South Wales. This out-and-back route begins and ends from Mulligans Hut Campground at the end of Mulligans Drive. From here, you'll head up to Piddick's Trail, out near The Needles, lookout and back again. Mulligans Hut Campground offers amenities such as picnic tables, barbecues, showers, and toilets. Bookings can be made through the NSW National Parks website.
- (69)•Moderate•5.0 mi•Est. 2.5–3 hrThis is an awesome trail through the Washpool National Park in northeastern New South Wales. This looped route begins and ends from the Coombadjha Camping Area at the end of Coachwood Drive - about an hour and 15 minutes drive west from Graton. This walking trail winds through rolling hills and is clearly marked, leading you to one of the most beautiful coachwood forests in the state. You'll be treated to stunning waterfalls and amazing views along the way. Keep your eyes peeled for the...
- (60)•Hard•28.4 mi•Est. 13.5–14.5 hrThis is an excellent multi-day trail through the Gibraltar Range National Park in north eastern New South Wales. This track links Gibraltar Range and Washpool National Parks and is filled with incredible scenery, wildlife, and flora. This hike is usually done over 3-4 days, with picturesque campgrounds dotted along the way for you to choose from. It is also possible to mountain bike all around this trail. Visitors can hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) at no cost at the Glen Innes Park...
- (77)•Moderate•5.9 miThe Tree Fern Forest Walking Track is a refreshing day walk that offers a great way to experience Gibraltar Range National Park. The walk begins at the Mulligans campground and picnic area. As you stroll along the path, you'll pass through a lush rainforest and eventually come across the stunning 60-meter high blue gum forest, which is adorned with a beautiful tree fern understory. Further along the track, you will ascend into open eucalypt forests and heathlands, passing rocky outcrops and...
- (49)•Moderate•5.4 mi•Est. 2.5–3 hrThis walk takes you to 2 waterfalls not far from Glen Innes or Grafton in New South Wales. This is a beautiful spot for a swim and a magical area to explore! This is an easy route because it is mostly along a fire trail through beautiful forest to reach the spectacular falls. There is a small amount of scrambling around small rocks to explore the area at the falls. It passes by Boundary Falls as well on the way out. Parking is available at Boundary Falls campground and picnic area. There...
- (59)•Moderate•4.5 miThe track passes by a variety of terrain including swamps, granite outcrops and wildflowers. The trail is moderately challenging with a bit of a climb at the end when you get to the crags, large granite boulders, but well worth the effort and a great place to get stunning photos of the crags and the views across the surrounding area. Parking is available at Mulligans Drive, just a short distance from the highway and Mulligans campground.
- (45)•Moderate•6.4 mi•Est. 3–3.5 hrImmerse yourself in the sights and sounds of one of Australia's most beautiful rainforests. This walk is famous as a place to hear the superb lyrebird showing off its amazing mimicry, so keep your ears open! As you walk through the lush, green forest, you might also spot red-necked pademelons hopping quietly through the undergrowth. With toilets and picnic tables, the Coombadjha day-use area is the perfect place to start.
- (55)•Moderate•4.3 mi•Est. 2–2.5 hrThis is a beautiful walk through the Gibraltar Range National Park, located in the northeastern corner of New South Wales - not too far from the town of Grafton. This out-and-back route begins from the Mulligans Hut Campground on Mulligans Drive within the park. From here, you'll jump onto the Dandahra Falls Walking track, stopping off to visit some small cascades along the way. Continue straight along the Murrumbooee Cascades Walking track, through the rainforest and all the way down to the...
- (37)•Moderate•1.7 mi•Est. 0.5–1 hrThis is a lovely walk around Boundary Campground and Falls and a short walk to Lyrebirds Falls Lookout. Boundary Falls are so-named as they are used to mark the boundary between 2 cattle stations. The falls and pool below make for a lovely tranquil spot with a staircase down to the base of Boundary Falls. The campground still has some rusting remnants of the sawmill that was once here, and it is worth exploring to find these pieces scattered in the area. As the trail name suggests,...
- (25)•Hard•12.5 mi•Est. 6–6.5 hrThis is an enjoyable trail through the Gibraltar Range National Park in northeastern New South Wales, located near Grafton. This point-to-point route takes you from the park's southeastern border to Mulligans Hut Campground. The start point for the trail is the Boundary Falls Camping Area at the end of Boundary Falls Road. From here, you'll follow the Tin Ore Creek Trail, the World Heritage Walk and the Little Dandahra Creek Walk - passing Dandahra Crags along the way. You can camp at...
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Points of interest
- Summit Falls
- Dandahra Crags
- Boundary Falls
- Mulligans Hut Campground
- Red Cedars
- The Mistake
- Murrumbooee Cascades
- Lyrebird Rock
- Grassy Creek Campsite
- Boundary Falls Picnic Area
- Cedar Creek Falls
- Haystack Mountain
- Dandahra Falls
- Anvil Rock
- Boundary Falls Camping Area
- Wades Sawmill Historic Ruins
- Cardinal's Cap
- Boundary
- The Needles
- Barra Nula Ccascades