The Green Gully track, part of the World Heritage-listed Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, has been included in a new State Government walking trail campaign showcasing the natural beauty of walking trails in the regions.
Green Gully is an adventurous 65 kilometre walk for experienced hikers, and just a 90 minute drive from Walcha. Turn off at Yarrowitch on to Kangaroo Flat Road, and then follow your nose deep into our nearby wilderness to begin your adventure.
New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Service spokesman Mike Greig said this multi-day walk journeys deep into the Apsley-Macleay gorges, one of the largest gorge systems in Australia.
“There’s no need to carry a tent as you’ll stay in restored stockman huts along the way, with beds, rainwater, solar-lighting, toilets and cooking equipment included,” Mr Greig said.
“The trail traverses’ fern-lined gullies, crystal-clear mountain streams, high-elevation forests and towering rocky outcrops.
“You’ll share some of the terrain with endangered brush-tailed rock wallabies, soaring wedge-tailed eagles and native marsupial mice.”
Green Gully is generally considered a challenging route, great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, with fewer hikers than some other trails.
Dogs aren’t permitted and bookings are required. For more information check out the website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/experiences/the-green-gully-track
The ‘Find Your Path NSW Great Walk’ campaign highlights seven spectacular multi-day walks across the state to address the growing interest in nature-based visitor experiences.
The new campaign highlights an impressive 275 kilometres of walking tracks in regional NSW that have opened to the public within the last two years.
Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said the walks showcase some of the state’s most breathtaking and diverse landscapes, from pristine coastline to ancient rainforest and alpine peaks.
“There are walks for experienced hikers and aspirational entry-level multi-day walkers offering self-guided and guided options, as well as camping and accommodation choices for overnight stays,” Ms Sharpe said.
As well as the gree Gully track, visitors are encouraged to explore multi-day walkson the Snowies Alpine Walk (Snowy Mountains), Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk (Tweed/Byron Hinterland), Light to Light (Sapphire Coast), Murramarang South Coast Walk, Tomaree Coastal Walk (Port Stephens) and Grand Cliff Top Walk (Blue Mountains).
Recent National Parks and Wildlife Service data shows that 23.7 million visits included a half-day walk or longer.
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