Deadmans mountain bike loop (8km), Werakata National Park, New South Wales

Deadmans mountain bike loop is a 8km, grade 2 hike located in the Werakata National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 3 hrs to complete.

Length: 8km

Duration: 3 hrs

Grade: 2

Style: Circuit

Start: Deadmans Link Trail

End: Deadmans Link Trail

Location: Werakata National Park

Closest town: Lovedale

New South Wales

From state capital: 170km

Longitude: 151.3848583

Latitude: -32.77236667

Hike summary

Don't be put off by its name, because Deadmans mountain bike loop offers a fun and active day for the whole family. Set out from Astills picnic area on this easy, flat ride, flanked by ironbark, spotted gum and flowering shrubs.
Whether you travel on mountain bike, foot or horseback, be sure to stop and examine the bush around you. You're likely to see some rare birds nesting and feeding, like speckled warblers, black-chinned honeyeaters and grey-crowned babblers. Cockatoos, magpies and kookaburras can also be seen along the track.
In spring and autumn, flowers like purple happy wanderer, yellow hairpin banksia, red mountain devil, and the lovely purple thyme honey myrtle splash colour atop the lush greenery.

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Getting there

Deadmans mountain bike loop is in the Astills precinct of Werakata National Park. To get there:Follow Maitland Road (B68) towards AbermainTurn left on Old Maitland Road at East Cessnock Turn left on Ironbark Lane and follow the signs to Astills picnic areaDeadmans mountain bike loop starts here Parking Parking is available at Astills picnic area.

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