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Angourie to Brooms Head Hike (18km)

Yuraygir National Park

New South Wales

18km

6.5 hrs

Grade 4

One Way

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Embrace the wild beauty of the Angourie to Brooms Head walking track in northern NSW, an 18km trail that forms part of the stunning Yuraygir coastal walk. This Grade 4 trek takes you through diverse coastal ecosystems, from the renowned Angourie Surfing Reserve to the picturesque Lake Arragan, offering scenic vistas, beach walks and birdwatching opportunities. Don't forget to look out for signs of local wildlife, including seasonal whales, dolphins and the endangered coastal emu. Perfect for a challenging day walk or multi-day adventure.

Max elevation: 59m

Min elevation: 2m

Total Ascent: 196m

Hike overview


Track grade


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.

Practical information


Walk map and GPX file

Angourie to Brooms Head Hike (18km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

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Register your plans

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists


Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Yuraygir National Park.

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Accommodation nearby


Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Brooms Head, Grafton, Gulmarrad, Iluka, Maclean, Wooloweyah, Yamba

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Angourie to Brooms Head Hike (18km)


11 Reviews on “Angourie to Brooms Head Hike (18km)”

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  • Parking in front of residents homes is a problem!!! As a resident its becoming extremely difficult with the amount of Muti day campers parking directly in front of residents homes along Pacific Street….leaving no where for residential parking . There is ample safe parking in the nearby street Barri which impacts no one…please consider this when you are parking for your camp….

    1. Darren edwards avatar Darren Edwards Trail Author

      Thank you for sharing this Judy. I will also update the walk description to make note of this.

    2. Darren edwards avatar Darren Edwards Trail Author

      Hi Judy. I had a look at either end of this one way hike and I cannot see any of the streets you mentioned at either end of the walk. Are you able to provide more info?

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Acknowledgement of Country

Angourie to brooms head hike (18km) trail hiking australia

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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