Best overnight and multi-day hikes in New South Wales

Key highlights: New South Wales offers a variety of hiking trails, with major highlights being the UNESCO World Heritage areas such as the Blue Mountains and Gondwana Rainforests. Notable multi-day hikes include the Lockleys Pylon to Blackheath Station, a 2-day, 19km route with stunning cliff views and camping at Acacia Flats; and Australia's Eleven Highest Peaks, a 3-4 day, 46.8km trail in Kosciuszko National Park, requiring basic map navigation skills due to unmarked trails. The Coast Track in the Royal National Park, a 26km trail best experienced as a 2-day backpack trip, also offers challenging terrain for the super-fit hiker.

Explore the natural wonders of New South Wales on walking trails and tracks in magnificent national parks, from the dazzling coast to Australia’s highest peaks to the striking outback. You’ll be amazed with the UNESCO World Heritage areas, including the Blue Mountains and the Gondwana Rainforests.

Here’s my favourite overnight and multi-day hikes in New South Wales.

Lockleys pylon to blackheath station

Lockleys Pylon to Blackheath Station (19km)

Duration: 2 days. Grade 4.

This walk starts in the low heath and cliff views of Lockleys Pylon. The pylon and other notable features can be seen along the track while the descent down to the Blue Gum Forest provides plenty of photographic opportunities. After camping overnight at Acacia Flats the walk heads out via Govetts Leap and Pope’s Glen visiting many little cascades and the awesome Bridal Falls. A great overnight walk.

Australia's eleven highest peaks

Australia’s Eleven Highest Peaks (46.8km)

Duration: 3-4 days. Grade 4.

Australia’s Eleven Highest Peaks is a 46.8km, grade 4 hike located in the Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 3-4 days to complete. The trail generally follows the Main Range Track and Summit Road, both popular Alpine walks in their own right. The actual summiting of many of the peaks requires detours from defined walking trails and instead cross-country hiking along unmarked or non-existent trails. However only basic map to ground navigation is required to summit each peak. Poor weather could makes things a little more challenging, so it would be wise to ensure some members of your party have more advanced navigational skills.

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The Coast track (26km)

Duration: 2 days. Grade 5.

The Coast Track is a 27.4km, grade 4 hike located in the Royal National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 2 days to complete. The Coast track can be tackled in sections or, if you’re super-fit, in a day. It’s best experienced as a 2-day backpack trip with an overnight stop at North Era campground (advance bookings required).

Western commission track to dubbo gully

Western Commission Track to Dubbo Gully (28.3km)

Duration: 2 days. Grade 3.

Western Commission Track to Dubbo Gully is a 28.3km, grade 3 hike located in the Dharug National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 2 days to complete. 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.

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Womerah Range trail (48km)

Duration: 2 days. Grade 4.

Womerah Range trail is a 48km, grade 4 hike located in the Parr State Conservation Area, New South Wales. The hike should take around 2 days to complete. Explore the rugged and remote landscape of Parr State Conservation Area on foot, by mountain bike or in a 4WD along Womerah Range trail. This steep and sometimes sandy track makes for a challenging experience, especially if you’re cycling. Enjoy scenic views of cliffs, rocky outcrops and dramatic gorges from this ridgeline track though Hawkesbury sandstone country. Stop for a picnic along the way and gaze out upon McDonald Valley and nearby Yengo National Park.

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Darren Edwards is the founder of Trail Hiking Australia, an avid bushwalker, and a dedicated search and rescue volunteer. With decades of experience exploring Australia's wilderness, Darren shares his passion for the outdoors, providing practical advice and guidance on hiking safely and responsibly. He was interviewed on ABC Radio and ABC News Breakfast to discuss bushwalking safety, highlighting his commitment to promoting responsible outdoor exploration.

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