Dandahra Crags walking track (3km), Gibraltar Range National Park, New South Wales

Dandahra Crags walking track is a 3km, grade 4 hike located in the Gibraltar Range National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.

Length: 3km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Circuit

Start: Dandahra Crags

End: Dandahra Crags

Location: Gibraltar Range National Park

Closest town: Gibraltar Range

New South Wales

From state capital: 643km

Longitude: 152.3131683

Latitude: -29.54069

Hike summary

With its crags and swamps, Dandahra Crags walking track is a unique track within Gibraltar Range National Park. Through spring and summer, the wildflowers are on display around Surveyors Swamp, which the track skirts. In winter, get up early and watch the sun rise over the frost-covered swamp from the top of the crags. You'll be rewarded for your efforts. Bring your camera along to record the experience. The area, with its montane swamps, huge granite outcrops and wildflowers, is quite a photographer's paradise. Binoculars will also come in handy for birdwatching.
Dandahra Crags walking track is great for people looking for a moderately-challenging hike with a bit of a climb at the end. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the scenic views out towards Raspberry lookout and Mann River Valley from the top of the crags.

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Tips

Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching
The weather in the area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you're well-prepared for your visit.

Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.

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Location

Getting there

To Anvil Rock carpark. Dandahra Crags walking track is in the Mulligans precinct of Gibraltar Range National Park. To get there:Travel 68km east from Glen Innes or 92km west from Grafton along Gwydir HighwayTake Mulligans Drive entrance to Gibraltar Range National ParkDrive for 4km to reach the Anvil Rock walking track carpark Park entry points Anvil Rock carpark See on map Parking Parking is available on Mulligans Drive, a short drive from the highway and Mulligans campground.

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About the region

Gibraltar Range National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Gibraltar Range National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, road damage, or high fire danger.

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