Within the mountainous Northern Tablelands, high above Clarence River Valley, a very special track links Gibraltar Range and Washpool National Parks. Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage walk passes through dramatic and ever-changing natural environments with numerous side track options for further exploration.
Dry eucalypt forests, set amidst ridges and granite tors, are surrounded by sub-alpine swamp. Lush rainforests hold the largest tract of coachwood trees in the world. Waterfalls plummet from a lacework of streams and wild rivers.
In the 1880s, tin mining took place around Grassy Creek and remains of an ore crusher can still be seen along the eastern side of this waterway. O'Hara's Rock marks the spot where, in 1873, a grazier by that name camped and tried to figure out a faster stock route over Gibraltar Range. Wades Mill, at Boundary Falls campground, dates back to historic logging days.
You can add any or all of the 13 adjoining walks and routes along the way and increase your walking adventure to up to 100km.
Total distance: 49560 m
Max elevation: 1152 m
Min elevation: 806 m
Total climbing: 1626 m
Total descent: -1625 m
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To Anvil Rock carpark. There are three places at which to begin the walk:To reach Mulligans Campground, drive 94km west from Grafton or 68km east from Glen Innes along the Gwydir Highway.To reach Boundary Falls Campground, drive 102km west from Grafton or 60 km east from Glen Innes along the Gwydir Highway.To reach Bellbird Campground, drive 89km west from Grafton or 73 km east from Glen Innes along the Gwydir Highway. Park entry points Anvil Rock carpark See on map Washpool National Park access See on map Parking Parking is available at Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage walk at Mulligans picnic area, Boundary Falls picnic area (Gibraltar National Park) and Coombadjha campground (Washpool National Park).
It’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact. If you are lost or require help and have phone reception, call 000 and ask for police. The international standard emergency number is 112, if you dial this number in Australia you will be treated exactly the same as a 000 call. If you believe your life is at risk, activate your personal locator beacon (PLB), then make your position visible to rescue teams and keep warm and dry.
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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1 Review on “Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage Walk (45km)”
Gina Scott Gary Scott
im keen
its one hour west of grafton
Yeh – not too far
My favorites parks.
This looks good William Rennes
I walked this 45km circuit in an anti-clockwise direction, starting from Mulligans Campground. Glad I did because the last day 3, 19km leg from Boundary Falls back to Mulligans CG was the trip highlight. Also, quite a level section following two different creeks. The first 2 days of hiking going in that anti-clockwise direction from Mulligans CG is a bit of a foot slog on NP fire trails. Bellbird CG is a pleasant area to stay. Boundary Falls CG is more suitable to caravans than pitching a tent as the campsites are as hard as the clay at Roland Garros.