Definitely not for the fainthearted, this challenging steep track is ideal for adventurous bushwalkers and mountain bikers who love to test themselves. Dubbo Gully trail leads through rugged and remote bushland along a section of World Heritage-listed Old Great North Road - World Heritage walk, built by convicts between 1826 -1836.
Starting at Mangrove Mountain, you'll wind through Dubbo Gully passing open fields and a historic old cemetery. Arriving at Old Great North Road, look for Clares Bridge, the second oldest bridge on the mainland.
With a flat grassy area Ten Mile Hollow campground is a nice spot for a picnic lunch along the way, or you might be tempted to pitch your tent and spend a night under the stars.
There's plenty to see while bushwalking along Dubbo Gully loop trail. It is a clearly signposted track with diverse landscapes which come alive in the spring with cream flowering sydney red gums and striking red gymea lilies. You might even see a swamp wallaby hopping across the path.
The weather in the area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you're well-prepared for your visit.
There is limited/no mobile reception in this park
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go bird watching
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.
Grade 4 (Hard) -
Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the
AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Dharug National Park.
To Dubbo Gully track. Dubbo Gully loop trail is in Dharug National Park. To get there:Follow Wisemans Ferry Road to Mangrove MountainTurn right into Waratah Road, follow to the end of bitumen (about 4km) and turn left into Dubbo Gully. Park entry points Dubbo Gully track See on map Parking Parking is available along Waratah Road or 500m before the Dubbo Gully gate.
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About the region
The Dharug National Park is a protected national park that is in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The 14,850-hectare national park is situated approximately 58 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district and 25 kilometres west of Gosford.
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Closest towns to this walk: Berowra, Berowra Heights, Bilpin, Cattai, Galston, Glenorie, Grose Vale, Hawkesbury Heights, Hornsby, Kurrajong, Little Hartley, Lower Portland, Maroota, Mount Irvine, Mount Kuring-gai, North Richmond, Richmond, St Albans, Windsor, Wisemans Ferry
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