Trail Fast Facts
Freshwater track is a 2km, grade 4 hike in Yuraygir National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 1.25 hours to complete.
Hike Overview
Discover one of the Clarence Coast's best-kept secrets on the Freshwater track. Starting at the northern end of Pebbly Beach campground, this short track leads you to a beautiful and remote beach.
Positioned on the park's southern coastline, the Freshwater track forms part of the Yuraygir coastal walk's Wooli to Red Rock section.
You'll wander through coastal heathland and pass craggy rocks before arriving at the exquisitely isolated Freshwater Beach. Have you ever seen a wilder, more magnificent beach in your life? Walk along the beach and dip your toes in along the way, it's also a good spot for a picnic lunch. Stay as long as you like before heading back to the track for the return walk. Remember to take your binoculars if you want to whale watch.
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.
Tips
Please be aware of access restrictions to Pebbly Beach campground. Check water depth at Barcoongere Way crossing, and ensure your vehicle is ready for sand driving and water crossing.
4WD required at McPhillips Road through gravel crossing. Not suitable for low clearance vehicles.
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.
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Getting there
The Freshwater track begins at Pebbly Beach campground in Yuraygir National Park. To access the campground you'll need to undertake a combination of unsealed road, dune track, beach and saltwater creek crossing and is suitable for high-clearance 4WD only at low tide. The campground is located at the end of Barcoongere Way. Parking Parking is available at Pebbly Beach campground
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Explore Safe
While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.
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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
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.