Heritage walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Length: 3km
Duration: 45mins
Grade: 4
Style: Circuit
Start: Blue Gum Hills Rd, Minmi
End: Blue Gum Hills Rd, Minmi

Location: Blue Gum Hills Regional Park
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Distance from CBD: 146 km
State: NSW
Latitude: -32.88469396
Longitude: 151.6209999

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Heritage walking track is a 3km, grade 4 circuit hike, located in the Blue Gum Hills Regional Park, New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 45mins to complete.

Hike Summary

The Heritage walking track begins at the remains of an 1870's stone bridge abutments. This short walk takes you along the original Minmi Back Creek rail embankment to Brown's Colliery No. 2 mine, ending at the large brick tower of an original ventilation shaft from the old mine. The return walk to the carpark along Blue Gum Road passes by the dam constructed to wash coal before transportation.
As you wind through dry eucalypt forest you may see goannas basking in patches of sunlight, hear the hum of cicadas and glimpse birds flitting through the trees. Look out for the grey goshawk, you'll be able to tell it from its powerful yellow legs and talons. This walk offers a wonderful blend of history and nature; everchanging as the bush reclaims the landscape.

About the region

Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in the North Coast region
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park is open 7.30am to 8pm during daylight savings (7.30am to 5pm at other times), but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

Getting there

To Blue Gum Hills parking. The Heritage walking track starts from the gate at the end of the main carpark in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park. Veer right at the oversized tyre and then take the well-graded dirt footpath to the left, just after you pass the large dam. Park entry points Blue Gum Hills parking See on map Parking Parking is available at the start of the Heritage walking track, about 500m from the main park entry gate.

Tips

Walkers, cyclists and horse riders should remain on recognised tracks and trails as there are areas in the park that are subject to mine subsidence.

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.