Trail Fast Facts
End Peak walking track is a 3.2km, grade 4 hike in Ulidarra National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 1.5 hours to complete.
Hike Overview
End Peak walking track is a challenging walk that offers rewarding panoramic views of Coffs Harbour from Ulidarra National Park's highest point. It's great for birdwatching and for a picnic with a view.
If you're looking to experience nature and get away from it all for a few hours, End Peak walking track is for you. A short drive from Coffs Harbour, and within moments you'll be surrounded by a rich tapestry of vibrant green colours.
This challenging escarpment walk traverses old-growth blackbutt forest, tall wet forests and rainforests. There are a few steep sections of track, but they just add to the adventure and the challenge. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy picnicking from the highest point in Ulidarra National Park, with filtered glimpses of Coffs Harbour.
There's plenty of native wildlife to admire along the way, including koalas and an abundance of birdlife, so if you enjoy birdwatching, keep your binoculars handy. Ulidarra National Park is home to 125 bird species, so you're bound to see something colourful along the way, such as the beautiful satin bowerbird.
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.
Map and GPX file
Max elevation: 415 m
Min elevation: 287 m
Total climbing: 224 m
Total descent: -224 m
Trail Location (trailhead)
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Getting there
End Peak walking track starts at Sealy lookout in Bruxner Park Flora Reserve. From Coffs Harbour, travel north on the Pacific Highway for approximately 5km. Turn left onto Bruxner Park Road and wind your way up the escarpment past the banana farms. Turn left at Scenic Road and continue to Sealy lookout.
Parking Parking is available at Sealy lookout in Bruxner Park Flora Reserve, including several designated disabled spots.
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About the region
Ulidarra National Park truly is a hidden gem. Just west of Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid North Coast, you'll find majestic forests, vibrant birdlife, coastal views, 4WD trails and a network of mountain biking and bushwalking tracks just waiting to be explored.
Along with the adjoining Bruxner Park Flora Reserve, Ulidarra supports habitats for a large diversity of wildlife, including koalas, masked owls, wompoo fruit doves, dingoes and little bent-wing bats, making it a great destination for birdwatching.
Beautiful palm-fringed rainforests and majestic old eucalyptus trees also provide a stunning backdrop for a range of recreational activities. Ulidarra National Park has a network of management trails and walking tracks for bushwalking and mountain biking, fantastic 4WD trails to explore and an abundance of off-the-beaten-track places for a picnic.
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Gear to consider
What you carry in your pack will depend on the weather, terrain, time of year, type of adventure, and personal preferences. Having trouble deciding what gear’s right for you? My free planning, food and packing checklists provide an introduction to things your could consider (as well as the Ten Essentials) on your day, overnight and multi-day adventures. Customise your kit according to your personal needs, always considering safety first.Â
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Acknowledgement of Country
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