Best trails in Hunter Wetlands National Park
Want to find the best trails in Hunter Wetlands National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 5 great trails for hiking 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 2 easy hiking trails in Hunter Wetlands National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 22 to 603 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Hunter Wetlands National Park.
Top trails
1
(53)
•Easy
•4.9 mi
•Est. 1h 33m
A quiet trail through the Hunter Wetlands National Park located in north western Newcastle, New South Wales. This looped route begins and ends from the Kooragang Wetlands Information Centre off Schoolhouse Road, where parking is available.
Enjoy making a loop through the park and following along the shores of the Hunter River North Arm. Bring the bug spray!
2
(32)
•Moderate
•7.5 mi
•Est. 2h 21m
This track explores the sensational Hunter Wetlands National Park, just a short drive from Newcastle in NSW.
The place is absolutely teeming with beautiful birdlife and wildlife, such as the Australasian bittern, green and golden bell frog, eastern free-tail bat, pelicans, and swamp harriers, so if you're a keen bird or wildlife spotter then bring your binoculars and enjoy the show!
There are also a wealth of different habitats to explore, such as mangroves, freshwater wetlands, and...
3
(7)
•Moderate
•4.7 mi
•Est. 1h 26m
A gorgeous loop around the Hunter Wetlands National Park situated a short drive from Newcastle in NSW.
The route commences from a car park on the corner of where Schoolhouse Road and Cabbage Tree Lane meet. It then follows a footpath to the Hunter River to walk along the serene riverside before looping in and joining Wagtail Way and Bellfrog Way to complete the circuit.
From amphibians to wild birds, these wetlands have a plethora of beautiful wildlife to spot to bring your binoculars and...
4
(18)
•Easy
•0.7 mi
•Est. 13m
A great kid-friendly short walk of the Hunter region. This raised boardwalk meanders within the Hunter River estuary and popular for water-bird watching and spotting aquatic plants and grasses within this saltmarsh ecosystem. Start at the information centre to learn about the fauna and flora of the Hunter Wetlands National Park.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Hunter Wetlands National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Hunter Wetlands National Park is Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park, which has a 3.8 star rating from 53 reviews. This trail is 4.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 154 ft.
What is the longest trail in Hunter Wetlands National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Hunter Wetlands National Park is Kooragang Island Paddle Loop. This trail is estimated to be 16.9 mi long.
How many trails are in Hunter Wetlands National Park?
There are 5 trails in Hunter Wetlands National Park. These trails have an average 3.7-star rating from 110 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hunter Wetlands National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Hunter Wetlands National Park has you covered. Kooragang Island Paddle Loop boasts the most elevation gain with 603 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Cobbans Track, Ramsar Road, and Riverside Park, which will get you 219 ft of elevation gain.
Are there running trails available in Hunter Wetlands National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 running trails in Hunter Wetlands National Park and the most popular is Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park with an average 3.8 star rating from 53 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Hunter Wetlands National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 biking trails in Hunter Wetlands National Park and the most popular is Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park with an average 3.8 star rating from 53 community reviews.