This walk follows a section of the Old Great North Road along the borders of the rugged Yengo and Dharug National Parks, to then visit more historic sites in Dubbo Gully. This is more of a historic journey than you typical bushwalk. There is a campsite at Ten Mile Hollow providing a comfortable place for the night before visiting the Historic Clare’s Bridge. Soon after Clare’s Bridge this walk leaves the old Great North Road to follow Donny’s Track down into Dubbo gully were you get to explore this historic farming area before walking out to Upper Mangrove. This walk is mostly on wide trails and therefore can also be done as a mountain bike ride.
Great North Road and Dubbo Gully
And Walk
Great North Road and Dubbo Gully
2 Days
1372 m
Hard track
Old Great North Road
(0km) Int of Wisemans Ferry Rd and OGNR → Hangmans Rock
1.1 km
31 mins
127m
-49m
Moderate track
Hangmans Rock
(1.09km) Hangmans Rock → Int of OGNR and Shepherds Gully Rd
720 m
18 mins
69m
-12m
Moderate track
Devines Hill
(1.81km) Int of OGNR and Shepherds Gully Rd → Int of OGNR and Finchs Line
400 m
9 mins
25m
-4m
Moderate track
(2.2km) Int of OGNR and Finchs Line → Hair-pin bend
5.5 km
1 hr 57 mins
237m
-212m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the old Great North Road east, initially keeping the valley to the right as the trail narrows significantly. The trail bends around a spur then widens and narrows a few times before crossing a flat rock platform 600m from 3 Mile trail. About 300m past the rock platform the trail bears right (ignoring the faint trail to the left, marked with a square boulder) and winds around the side of the hill for just shy of 400m to come to the other end of the same faint trail (overgrown on the left). Here the rocky trail heads up the hill to come to soon come to a large clearing. On the other side of the clearing the trail narrows again and cross a few particularly narrow saddles to then head down another short and fairly steep rocky section of trail just after a right hand bend. Here the trail narrows again and is fairly flat for about 400m will valley views to the left. The trail then bends right and heads down hill coming to a distinct left hand hair-pin bend part way down the hill.
(7.71km) Hair-pin bend → Int of WCT and OGNR
4.1 km
1 hr 31 mins
215m
-168m
Hard track
(11.77km) Int of WCT and OGNR → Eastern end of Eight Mile Trail
1.1 km
21 mins
27m
-35m
Moderate track
(12.85km) Eastern end of Eight Mile Trail → Southern end of the Wat Trail
780 m
16 mins
25m
-41m
Moderate track
(13.63km) Southern end of the Wat Trail → Wat Buddha Dhamma
1.3 km
25 mins
17m
-84m
Moderate track
Wat Buddha Dhamma
(14.94km) Wat Buddha Dhamma → Ten Mile Hollow
620 m
11 mins
2m
-23m
Easy track
Ten Mile Hollow
The area was formally a stockade (a camp) for the convicts who built the road in c.1830. Later the area was named ‘Snodgrass Valley’ and plans to build a town were developed, neither the name nor the town proved popular (even at 2 pounds an acre). Solomon Wiseman (of Wisemans Ferry fame) was given 100 acres to build an inn, however it is not clear if the inn was ever built. More info.
End of day 1
(15.55km) Ten Mile Hollow → Clares Bridge
1.2 km
22 mins
33m
-6m
Moderate track
Clares Bridge
(16.76km) Clares Bridge → Int of the OGNR and Donnys track
790 m
21 mins
75m
-27m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the OGNR up the gentle hill, keeping the valley to the right. Soon, the trail leads to a large clearing and four-way intersection, with a sign pointing back to ‘Clare’s Bridge’[8].
(17.56km) Int of the OGNR and Donny’s track → Donny’s View
3.9 km
1 hr 27 mins
136m
-217m
Hard track
Donny’s View
(21.44km) Donny’s View → Int of Ten Mile Hollow Rd and Donny’s track
1.5 km
43 mins
53m
-170m
Moderate track
(22.98km) Int of Ten Mile Hollow Rd and Donnys track → Fairview Homestead
930 m
18 mins
29m
-24m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk passes around the gate and follows the management trail steeply up the hill. The trail soon arrives at an old, abandoned house. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.
Fairview
(22.98km) Int of Ten Mile Hollow Rd and Donnys track → Upper Mangrove cemetery
740 m
15 mins
21m
-27m
Moderate track
Upper Mangrove Cemetery
(23.72km) Upper Mangrove cemetery → Int of Dubbo Gully Rd and Upper Mangrove Creek Rd
1.1 km
22 mins
33m
-36m
Moderate track
(24.83km) Int of Dubbo Gully Rd and Upper Mangrove Creek Rd → Dubbo Gully Rd car park
2.5 km
1 hr 2 mins
277m
-104m
Moderate track
Maps for the Great North Road and Dubbo Gully walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Mangrove | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91313N MANGROVE | NSW-91313N |
Lower Portland | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312S LOWER PORTLAND | NSW-90312S |
St Albans | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312N ST ALBANS | NSW-90312N |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
St Albans | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9031 ST ALBANS | 9031 |
Cross sectional view of the Great North Road and Dubbo Gully bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Great North Road and Dubbo Gully
Daily actual walking time estimates
Day | Walking Time | Length |
---|---|---|
1 | 5 hrs 39 mins | 15.6 km |
2 | 4 hrs 50 mins | 12.7 km |
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 27.3 km | ||
Time | 2 Days | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Minimal directional signs (4/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
15km of this walk has short steep hills and another 8km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (3.9km) is very steep.
Quality of track
Around 18km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 9km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
12km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 10km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (6km) is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
15km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 10km requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience. The remaining (2.3km) requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 27km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 16km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 12km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Great North Road and Dubbo Gully walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Great North Road and Dubbo Gully walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Great North Road and Dubbo Gully walk starts at the Int of Wisemans Ferry Rd and OGNR (gps: -33.375218, 150.98486)
Your transport options to Int of Wisemans Ferry Rd and OGNR are by;
Bus. Wisemans Ferry Dialacar provides a taxi style mini-bus service based in Wisemans Ferry. The cost is typically about per km (ex Wisemans Ferry). They will pick-up and drop-off from Sydney or the Central Coast and will happily drop walkers off or pick them up from tracks in the area. The cost for a pick-up from Gosford and drop off near Wisemans Ferry would be approximately 0 (please call for up-to-date pricing) and the minivan can carry up to 13 passengers. Phone: 0448 122 374 (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Great North Road and Dubbo Gully ends at the Dubbo Gully Rd car park (gps: -33.293017, 151.15119)
Your main transport option to Dubbo Gully Rd car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gnradg
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Western Commission Track to Dubbo Gully
2 Days
1249 m
Moderate track
This two day walk follows a series of historic roads along clear and wide management trails. This walk explores the great views from Western Commission Track, the sandstone handicraft on the Old Great North Road and the farming history of Ten Mile Hollow, and also offers a side trip to Clare’s Bridge. Camping at the well-established Ten Mile Hollow campsite, this walk is great for those who enjoy walking on trails, visiting convict sites and early settlement historic places.
(0km) Bottom end of Western Commission Track → Dam
4.4 km
1 hr 45 mins
318m
-130m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the main management trail up the hill, keeping the valley to the right. After about 400m the trail passes between two small old dams. About another 800 meters on the trail bends sharply to the right, where there are good views across the valley on the left. Further up the hill the trail passes the 165-166 trail on the right. The trail now flattens out and passes 4 high tension electrical tower, with filtered distant views. Soon after the 4th tower the trail leads to a large clearing and dam on the right.
Western Commission track Dam
(4.44km) Dam → Int of WCT and OGNR
7.5 km
2 hrs 39 mins
332m
-269m
Moderate track
(11.94km) Int of WCT and OGNR → Southern end of the Wat Trail
1.9 km
37 mins
52m
-76m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the OGNR as it head downhill, bending to the right (keeping the valley on the right). Soon, there are some nice views to the left and the trail heads uphill. Near the top of the hill, this walk ignores the ‘144-147’ trail (on the right) and heads across the sandstone cutting. As the trail bends around the gully, there are some cuttings in the rock on the right. Where the trail bends sharply right, there is an intersection with the gated Wat track (on the left).
(13.81km) Southern end of the Wat Trail → Wat Buddha Dhamma
1.3 km
25 mins
17m
-84m
Moderate track
Wat Buddha Dhamma
(15.11km) Wat Buddha Dhamma → Ten Mile Hollow
620 m
11 mins
2m
-23m
Easy track
Ten Mile Hollow
The area was formally a stockade (a camp) for the convicts who built the road in c.1830. Later the area was named ‘Snodgrass Valley’ and plans to build a town were developed, neither the name nor the town proved popular (even at 2 pounds an acre). Solomon Wiseman (of Wisemans Ferry fame) was given 100 acres to build an inn, however it is not clear if the inn was ever built. More info.
(15.73km) Ten Mile Hollow → Clares Bridge
1.2 km
22 mins
33m
-6m
Moderate track
Clares Bridge
End of day 1
(15.73km) Ten Mile Hollow → Simpsons Cave
2.5 km
47 mins
39m
-108m
Moderate track
Simpsons Cave
(18.23km) Simpsons Cave → Int of Ten Mile Hollow Rd and Simpsons track
2.4 km
49 mins
70m
-135m
Moderate track
(20.6km) Int of Ten Mile Hollow Rd and Simpsons track → Int below Fairview Homestead
2.5 km
47 mins
66m
-60m
Moderate track
(23.15km) Int below Fairview Homestead → Fairview Homestead
120 m
3 mins
10m
-2m
Moderate track
Fairview
(23.15km) Int below Fairview Homestead → Int of Ten Mile Hollow Rd and Donnys track
810 m
15 mins
22m
-19m
Moderate track
(23.95km) Int of Ten Mile Hollow Rd and Donnys track → Upper Mangrove cemetery
740 m
15 mins
21m
-27m
Moderate track
Upper Mangrove Cemetery
(24.7km) Upper Mangrove cemetery → Int of Dubbo Gully Rd and Upper Mangrove Creek Rd
1.1 km
22 mins
33m
-36m
Moderate track
(25.81km) Int of Dubbo Gully Rd and Upper Mangrove Creek Rd → Dubbo Gully Rd car park
2.5 km
1 hr 2 mins
277m
-104m
Moderate track
Maps for the Western Commission Track to Dubbo Gully walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Gunderman | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91313S GUNDERMAN | NSW-91313S |
Mangrove | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91313N MANGROVE | NSW-91313N |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
Cross sectional view of the Western Commission Track to Dubbo Gully bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Western Commission Track to Dubbo Gully
Daily actual walking time estimates
Day | Walking Time | Length |
---|---|---|
1 | 5 hrs 59 mins | 16.9 km |
2 | 4 hrs 20 mins | 12.7 km |
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 28.3 km | ||
Time | 2 Days | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 16km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 12km has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 28km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 24km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 4.3km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 16km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 12km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 28km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 21km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 8km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Western Commission Track to Dubbo Gully walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Western Commission Track to Dubbo Gully walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Western Commission Track to Dubbo Gully walk starts at the Bottom end of Western Commission Track (gps: -33.395783, 151.01401)
Your main transport option to Bottom end of Western Commission Track is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Western Commission Track to Dubbo Gully ends at the Dubbo Gully Rd car park (gps: -33.293017, 151.15119)
Your main transport option to Dubbo Gully Rd car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/wcttdg
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Grass Tree circuit
And Walk
Grass Tree circuit
1 Hr
109 m
Moderate track
This beautiful circuit walk goes through a range of dry and wet forest along the valley, and offers some great views. There are plenty of grasstrees along the way to add to the scenery and the creek crossings are very picturesque. The optional side trip adds some beautiful rock overhangs to the scenery and gives a taste of the scenery on the longer 11km Circuit walk.
Mill Creek picnic area
(0km) Mill Creek Picnic Area car park → Int of Grass Tree and 11km circuits
870 m
24 mins
84m
-48m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the ‘Start/Finish’ walking track signpost at the end of the picnic area, the walk follows the bush track and immediately takes the right hand branch at a fork in the track (the other track is the return leg of the Grass Tree circuit). The walk passes through a mix of closed in, dense vegetation and more open forest with some beautiful views and lots of grasstrees. After crossing a creek using wooden steps and a concreted stone path, the track climbs more steeply before dropping to the signposted intersection of the ’11km Walking Track’ and ‘1.5km Grass Tree Circuit’.
Grasstrees
(0.87km) Int of Grass Tree and 11km circuits → 11km Big Tree creek crossing
810 m
22 mins
81m
-34m
Moderate track
(0.87km) Int of Grass Tree and 11km circuits → Mill Creek Picnic Area car park
820 m
20 mins
25m
-62m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the ‘Start/Finish’ walking track signpost at the end of the Mill Creek picnic area, the walk crosses the picnic area to the car park (Mill Creek picnic area is signposted on Wisemans Ferry Rd, about 6km east of Wisemans Ferry crossing).
Maps for the Grass Tree circuit walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Gunderman | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91313S GUNDERMAN | NSW-91313S |
Lower Portland | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312S LOWER PORTLAND | NSW-90312S |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
St Albans | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9031 ST ALBANS | 9031 |
Cross sectional view of the Grass Tree circuit bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Grass Tree circuit
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 1.7 km | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
770m of this walk has short steep hills and another 720m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (210m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 210m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 1.5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 210m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 1.5km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 210m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 970m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 720m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 1.7km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Grass Tree circuit walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Grass Tree circuit walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Grass Tree circuit walk starts and ends at the Mill Creek Picnic Area car park (gps: -33.400835, 151.04778)
Your transport options to Mill Creek Picnic Area car park are by;
Bus. Wisemans Ferry Dialacar provides a taxi style mini-bus service based in Wisemans Ferry. The cost is typically about per km (ex Wisemans Ferry). They will pick-up and drop-off from Sydney or the Central Coast and will happily drop walkers off or pick them up from tracks in the area. The cost for a pick-up from Gosford and drop off near Wisemans Ferry would be approximately 0 (please call for up-to-date pricing) and the minivan can carry up to 13 passengers. Phone: 0448 122 374 (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gtc
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Hangmans Rock
And Walk
Hangmans Rock
1 hr 15 mins
176 m
Moderate track
A relatively short walk with some really nice scenery and some of the historic highlights of the Old Great North Road. This walk climbs part of the well formed Devines Hill ascent. The remnants of the convict built road are impressive and there are good information signs along the trail. The visible remnants of the Old Great North Road include rock cuttings, stone retaining walls, an old quarry site and Hangmans Rock.
Wisemans Ferry
Old Great North Road
(0km) Int of Wisemans Ferry Rd and OGNR → Hangmans Rock
1.1 km
31 mins
127m
-49m
Moderate track
Hangmans Rock
Maps for the Hangmans Rock walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Lower Portland | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312S LOWER PORTLAND | NSW-90312S |
St Albans | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312N ST ALBANS | NSW-90312N |
St Albans | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9031 ST ALBANS | 9031 |
Cross sectional view of the Hangmans Rock bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hangmans Rock
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 2.2 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 1.1km has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 1.1km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 1.1km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.1km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 1.1km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Hangmans Rock walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Hangmans Rock walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Hangmans Rock walk starts and ends at the Int of Wisemans Ferry Rd and OGNR (gps: -33.375218, 150.98486)
Your transport options to Int of Wisemans Ferry Rd and OGNR are by;
Bus. Wisemans Ferry Dialacar provides a taxi style mini-bus service based in Wisemans Ferry. The cost is typically about per km (ex Wisemans Ferry). They will pick-up and drop-off from Sydney or the Central Coast and will happily drop walkers off or pick them up from tracks in the area. The cost for a pick-up from Gosford and drop off near Wisemans Ferry would be approximately 0 (please call for up-to-date pricing) and the minivan can carry up to 13 passengers. Phone: 0448 122 374 (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/hr
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Devines Hill
And Walk
Devines Hill
2 hrs
257 m
Moderate track
A great walk with some really nice scenery and plenty of history. This walk follows the well formed Devines Hill ascent portion of the Old Great North Road. The convict built road is impressive and there are good information signs along the trail. The visible remnants of the Old Great North Road include rock cuttings, stone retaining walls, an old quarry site and Hangmans Rock. It is also worth the very short walk down the hill from the start of the walk to have a look at the historic Thomas James bridge.
Old Great North Road
Thomas James Bridge
Wisemans Ferry
(0km) Int of Wisemans Ferry Rd and OGNR → Hangmans Rock
1.1 km
31 mins
127m
-49m
Moderate track
Hangmans Rock
(1.09km) Hangmans Rock → Int of OGNR and Shepherds Gully Rd
720 m
18 mins
69m
-12m
Moderate track
Devines Hill
Maps for the Devines Hill walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Lower Portland | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312S LOWER PORTLAND | NSW-90312S |
St Albans | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312N ST ALBANS | NSW-90312N |
St Albans | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9031 ST ALBANS | 9031 |
Cross sectional view of the Devines Hill bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Devines Hill
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 3.6 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 1.8km has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 1.8km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 1.8km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.8km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 1.8km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Devines Hill walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Devines Hill walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Devines Hill walk starts and ends at the Int of Wisemans Ferry Rd and OGNR (gps: -33.375218, 150.98486)
Your transport options to Int of Wisemans Ferry Rd and OGNR are by;
Bus. Wisemans Ferry Dialacar provides a taxi style mini-bus service based in Wisemans Ferry. The cost is typically about per km (ex Wisemans Ferry). They will pick-up and drop-off from Sydney or the Central Coast and will happily drop walkers off or pick them up from tracks in the area. The cost for a pick-up from Gosford and drop off near Wisemans Ferry would be approximately 0 (please call for up-to-date pricing) and the minivan can carry up to 13 passengers. Phone: 0448 122 374 (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/dh
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Shepherds Gully and Devines Hill
And Walk
Shepherds Gully and Devines Hill
2 hrs
257 m
Moderate track
A great one-way walk which offers some beautiful scenery in the moist and shaded parts of Shepherds Gully, some bigger views on Devines Hill and plenty of Old Great North Road history. There are plenty of information signs along the way giving some good background on the convict build roads, making the walking more interesting. A short walk along Wisemans Ferry Rd from the end of the walk will also get you to the Thomas James Bridge, the oldest in-use bridge on mainland Australia.
Wisemans Ferry
Old Great North Road
(0km) Int of Settlers Rd and Shepherds Gully Rd → Int of OGNR and Shepherds Gully Rd
2.1 km
47 mins
196m
-48m
Moderate track
Devines Hill
(2.15km) Int of OGNR and Shepherds Gully Rd → Hangmans Rock
720 m
18 mins
12m
-69m
Moderate track
Hangmans Rock
(2.87km) Hangmans Rock → Int of Wisemans Ferry Rd and OGNR
1.1 km
31 mins
49m
-127m
Moderate track
Thomas James Bridge
Maps for the Shepherds Gully and Devines Hill walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Lower Portland | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312S LOWER PORTLAND | NSW-90312S |
St Albans | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312N ST ALBANS | NSW-90312N |
St Albans | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9031 ST ALBANS | 9031 |
Cross sectional view of the Shepherds Gully and Devines Hill bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Shepherds Gully and Devines Hill
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 4 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 4km has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 2.1km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 1.8km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 4km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 4km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Shepherds Gully and Devines Hill walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Shepherds Gully and Devines Hill walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Shepherds Gully and Devines Hill walk starts at the Int of Settlers Rd and Shepherds Gully Rd (gps: -33.355691, 150.98268)
Your transport options to Int of Settlers Rd and Shepherds Gully Rd are by;
Bus. Wisemans Ferry Dialacar provides a taxi style mini-bus service based in Wisemans Ferry. The cost is typically about per km (ex Wisemans Ferry). They will pick-up and drop-off from Sydney or the Central Coast and will happily drop walkers off or pick them up from tracks in the area. The cost for a pick-up from Gosford and drop off near Wisemans Ferry would be approximately 0 (please call for up-to-date pricing) and the minivan can carry up to 13 passengers. Phone: 0448 122 374 (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Shepherds Gully and Devines Hill ends at the Int of Wisemans Ferry Rd and OGNR (gps: -33.375218, 150.98486)
Your transport options to Int of Wisemans Ferry Rd and OGNR are by;
Bus. Wisemans Ferry Dialacar provides a taxi style mini-bus service based in Wisemans Ferry. The cost is typically about per km (ex Wisemans Ferry). They will pick-up and drop-off from Sydney or the Central Coast and will happily drop walkers off or pick them up from tracks in the area. The cost for a pick-up near Wisemans Ferry and drop off at Gosford would be approximately 0 (please call for up-to-date pricing) and the minivan can carry up to 13 passengers. Phone: 0448 122 374 (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/sgadh
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Shepherds Gully
And Walk
Shepherds Gully
2 hrs
244 m
Moderate track
The long, gentle climb along Shepherd’s Gully has some beautiful scenery and some historic remnants of the Old Great North Road. While the remnants of the road construction are not as impressive as those on the main Devines Hill ascent, they are still interesting. The optional side trip to Hangmans Rock takes you past an old convict stockade site and some of the construction remnants on the main Devines Hill ascent.
Wisemans Ferry
Old Great North Road
(0km) Int of Settlers Rd and Shepherds Gully Rd → Int of OGNR and Shepherds Gully Rd
2.1 km
47 mins
196m
-48m
Moderate track
Devines Hill
(2.15km) Int of OGNR and Shepherds Gully Rd → Hangmans Rock
720 m
18 mins
12m
-69m
Moderate track
Hangmans Rock
Maps for the Shepherds Gully walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Lower Portland | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312S LOWER PORTLAND | NSW-90312S |
St Albans | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312N ST ALBANS | NSW-90312N |
St Albans | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9031 ST ALBANS | 9031 |
Cross sectional view of the Shepherds Gully bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Shepherds Gully
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 4.3 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 2.1km has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 2.1km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
This whole walk, 2.1km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 2.1km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 2.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 2.1km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Shepherds Gully walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Shepherds Gully walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Shepherds Gully walk starts and ends at the Int of Settlers Rd and Shepherds Gully Rd (gps: -33.355691, 150.98268)
Your transport options to Int of Settlers Rd and Shepherds Gully Rd are by;
Bus. Wisemans Ferry Dialacar provides a taxi style mini-bus service based in Wisemans Ferry. The cost is typically about per km (ex Wisemans Ferry). They will pick-up and drop-off from Sydney or the Central Coast and will happily drop walkers off or pick them up from tracks in the area. The cost for a pick-up from Gosford and drop off near Wisemans Ferry would be approximately 0 (please call for up-to-date pricing) and the minivan can carry up to 13 passengers. Phone: 0448 122 374 (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/sg
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Finchs Line viewpoint
And Walk
Finchs Line viewpoint
2 hrs 15 mins
373 m
Moderate track
This pleasant walk follows part of the historic Finchs Line road, the original route for the Great North Road up the hills just north of Wisemans Ferry. The walk starts in moist, fern covered scenery and climbs to drier forest and some stunning views over the Hawkesbury river and Wisemans Ferry area from the unfenced Finchs Line viewpoint. There are other great views along the way too.
Old Great North Road
Wisemans Ferry
(0km) Int of Finchs Line and Wisemans Ferry Rd → Walk Bikes Signpost
1.2 km
32 mins
189m
-42m
Moderate track
(1.23km) Walk Bikes Signpost → Finchs Line Sth viewpoint
970 m
25 mins
63m
-79m
Moderate track
Finchs Line viewpoint
Maps for the Finchs Line viewpoint walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Gunderman | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91313S GUNDERMAN | NSW-91313S |
Lower Portland | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312S LOWER PORTLAND | NSW-90312S |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
St Albans | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9031 ST ALBANS | 9031 |
Cross sectional view of the Finchs Line viewpoint bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Finchs Line viewpoint
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 4.4 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 1.2km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 970m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 970m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 2.2km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 1.2km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 970m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 2.2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 2.2km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Finchs Line viewpoint walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Finchs Line viewpoint walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Finchs Line viewpoint walk starts and ends at the Int of Finchs Line and Wisemans Ferry Rd (gps: -33.392443, 150.99746)
Your transport options to Int of Finchs Line and Wisemans Ferry Rd are by;
Bus. Wisemans Ferry Dialacar provides a taxi style mini-bus service based in Wisemans Ferry. The cost is typically about per km (ex Wisemans Ferry). They will pick-up and drop-off from Sydney or the Central Coast and will happily drop walkers off or pick them up from tracks in the area. The cost for a pick-up from Gosford and drop off near Wisemans Ferry would be approximately 0 (please call for up-to-date pricing) and the minivan can carry up to 13 passengers. Phone: 0448 122 374 (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/flv
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
11km Circuit northern lookout
And Walk
11km Circuit northern lookout
2 hrs 15 mins
382 m
Hard track
A beautiful walk along part of the 11km Circuit walk, climbing up through a beautiful moist gully before emerging to drier forest and a nice viewpoint. The walk provides a great variety of scenery with a mixture of vegetation and some great boulder and cliff scenery along the way. The climbs and descents are pretty steep at times but not too long.
Mill Creek picnic area
(0km) Mill Creek Picnic Area car park → 11km Nth rock platform
2.2 km
57 mins
301m
-81m
Hard track
Turn sharp left: From the signposts at the end of Mill Creek Picnic area, the walk crosses the picnic area to a visble handrail and steps going down to a wooden bridge. The walk crosses the bridge and bends to the left, following the bush track. After climbing gently around the hill for a while, the track climbs, steeply at times, through areas with beautiful boulder and moist forest scenery.
As the track climbs higher, it moves through drier forest and zigzags up the side of the hill. Keep an eye out for the track markers, ensuring you follow a cluster of markers up over some stepped rocks. After reaching the top of a ridge, the track swings to the left and climbs along the ridge line, passing over the small hill and down the ridge line on the other side. The track then passes a track marker on the right, keeping the large open rock platform to the left, and arrives at the junction on a small rock platform (the main track bends to the right here, going past a track marker with an old arrow nailed to the tree above it). There are minor tracks from this small rock platform to the nearby, large open platform with nice views.
11km circuit Nth Viewpoint
Maps for the 11km Circuit northern lookout walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Gunderman | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91313S GUNDERMAN | NSW-91313S |
Lower Portland | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90312S LOWER PORTLAND | NSW-90312S |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
St Albans | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9031 ST ALBANS | 9031 |
Cross sectional view of the 11km Circuit northern lookout bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the 11km Circuit northern lookout
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 4.5 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 2.1km of this walk is very steep, whilst the remaining 100m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 2.1km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 100m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 2.1km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 100m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 2.1km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 100m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 2.1km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 100m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 2.2km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the 11km Circuit northern lookout walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the 11km Circuit northern lookout walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The 11km Circuit northern lookout walk starts and ends at the Mill Creek Picnic Area car park (gps: -33.400835, 151.04778)
Your transport options to Mill Creek Picnic Area car park are by;
Bus. Wisemans Ferry Dialacar provides a taxi style mini-bus service based in Wisemans Ferry. The cost is typically about per km (ex Wisemans Ferry). They will pick-up and drop-off from Sydney or the Central Coast and will happily drop walkers off or pick them up from tracks in the area. The cost for a pick-up from Gosford and drop off near Wisemans Ferry would be approximately 0 (please call for up-to-date pricing) and the minivan can carry up to 13 passengers. Phone: 0448 122 374 (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/1cnl
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Dubbo Gully to Upper Mangrove Cemetery
3 hrs 15 mins
450 m
Moderate track
An interesting walk with some great scenery, going to the small and interesting, historic cemetery at Upper Mangrove. Evidence of Aboriginal activity in the area stretches back at least 5000 years. Early European settlement in the area was concerned with timber, and produce farming, before the area also became established as a stop-off for travelers on the Great North Road.
(0km) Dubbo Gully Rd car park → Int of Dubbo Gully Rd and Upper Mangrove Creek Rd
2.5 km
1 hr 2 mins
104m
-277m
Moderate track
(2.49km) Int of Dubbo Gully Rd and Upper Mangrove Creek Rd → Upper Mangrove cemetery
1.1 km
22 mins
36m
-33m
Moderate track
Upper Mangrove Cemetery
(3.6km) Upper Mangrove cemetery → Fairview Homestead
1.7 km
33 mins
56m
-45m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the management trail down the hill. The walk soon passes around a gate and continues a little further, passing around a swampy area to the left and immediately arriving at an intersection near a gate. The trail behind the gate leads to an old abandoned house and shed, which could provide some shelter.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk passes around the gate and follows the management trail steeply up the hill. The trail soon arrives at an old, abandoned house. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.
Fairview
Maps for the Dubbo Gully to Upper Mangrove Cemetery walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Mangrove | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91313N MANGROVE | NSW-91313N |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
Cross sectional view of the Dubbo Gully to Upper Mangrove Cemetery bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Dubbo Gully to Upper Mangrove Cemetery
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 7.2 km | ||
Time | 3 hrs 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 2.5km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 1.1km has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 3.6km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 2.5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1.1km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 3.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 3.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 3.6km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Dubbo Gully to Upper Mangrove Cemetery walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Dubbo Gully to Upper Mangrove Cemetery walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Dubbo Gully to Upper Mangrove Cemetery walk starts and ends at the Dubbo Gully Rd car park (gps: -33.293017, 151.15119)
Your main transport option to Dubbo Gully Rd car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/dgtumc
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Comments