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Heritage Walking Track (3km)

Blue Gum Hills Regional Park

New South Wales

3km

1.25 hrs

Grade 4

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Explore the rich history and scenic beauty of Blue Gum Hills Regional Park on the Heritage walking track. Starting and ending on Blue Gum Hills Rd, near Minmi in New South Wales, this 3km circuit takes a 1.25-hour journey through dry eucalypt forest, home to goannas and grey goshawks. Along the Grade 4 trail, view the remains of an 1870's stone bridge, the Brown's Colliery No. 2 mine and a relic ventilation shaft, all part of the area's mining past. A short drive from Sydney, this hike combines natural beauty with fascinating history.

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Hike overview


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.

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Heritage Walking Track (3km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

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Register your plans

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists


Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Blue Gum Hills Regional Park.

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Accommodation nearby


Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Abermain, Belford, Beresfield, Branxton, Fletcher, Kurri Kurri, Tarro, Thornton, Weston, Woodberry

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Acknowledgement of Country

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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.

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