Best trails in Middle Brother National Park
Middle Brother National Park is located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, on lands of the Biripi people. Its landscape consists of volcanic mountains that are covered in eucalyptus, blackbutt forests and rainforests. It is a great place for hikers of all levels.
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(43)
•Moderate
•4.4 mi
An adventurous trail through Middle Brother National Park on the mid north coast of New South Wales, not too far from the coastal town of Laurieton. The trail begins on Hayden's Road.
This walk follows Stony Creek through sub-tropical rain forest with some beautiful small waterfalls and swimming holes before returning to the start on old forestry tracks through more open eucalypt forest.
Half of the time you'll be hiking along a fire trail and and the other half is either a scramble along...
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(40)
•Hard
•8.9 mi
•Est. 4h 41m
An enjoyable hike through Middle Brother National Park in the mid north coast region of NSW, not too far south of Port Macquarie. The circuit route trail starts and ends on Haydons Road.
Great views from the top at Middle Brother west to Hannam Vale valley plus south to the coast and Little Brother, Crowdy Head and Harrington. Along the route at Bird Tree and Benaroon you can see the largest examples of Blackbutts in the world.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Middle Brother National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Middle Brother National Park is Stony Creek Loop [CLOSED], which has a 3.8 star rating from 43 reviews. This trail is 4.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 672 ft.
What is the longest trail in Middle Brother National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Middle Brother National Park is Middle Brother Circuit [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 8.9 mi long.
How many trails are in Middle Brother National Park?
There are 4 trails in Middle Brother National Park. These trails have an average 4.1-star rating from 116 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Middle Brother National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Middle Brother National Park has you covered. Middle Brother Circuit [CLOSED] boasts the most elevation gain with 2,034 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Bird Tree, Devils Hole and Middle Brother Peak Loop [CLOSED], which will get you 1,961 ft of elevation gain.
Are there running trails available in Middle Brother National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 running trail in Middle Brother National Park which is Bird Tree, Devils Hole and Middle Brother Peak Loop [CLOSED] with an average 4.1 star rating from 25 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Middle Brother National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a scenic viewpoint in Middle Brother National Park: Bird Tree, Devils Hole and Middle Brother Peak Loop [CLOSED].