Ironbark walking track is a 4km, grade 4 hike located in the Conimbla National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 2 hrs to complete.
Hike summary
Ironbark walking track is a pleasant 1.5hr looped bushwalk that winds its way along a ridge and up onto a broad flat plateau, which overlooks Cherry Creek. Here, you can stop and admire the scenic views looking out east to Cowra and the mountains and farmlands beyond.
Along the way, you'll stroll through dry eucalypt forests, ironbark, black cypress pine, scribbly gum, red stringybark and heathlands, all of which hold ample opportunities for birdwatching.
Among the more interesting bird species you might spot here - with the local birdlife being particularly active in the morning - are turquoise and superb parrots, brown treecreepers, grey-crowned babblers, white-fronted chats, and diamond firetails.
In spring, the flowering heath and wildflowers that cover the ground can be quite breathtaking. For a shorter walk, take Wallaby walking track to Wallaby picnic area.
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Tips
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
If you're bushwalking in this park, it's a good idea to bring a topographic map and compass, or a GPS.
The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you're well-prepared for your visit.
There is limited/no mobile reception in this park
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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Location
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Getting there
To Ironbark picnic area - Conimbla NP. Ironbark walking track starts from Ironbark picnic area in the Conimbla Range precinct of Conimbla National Park. To get there:From Cowra:Travel 9km west along Mid-Western Highway. Turn right onto Barryrennie Road, following the signs to Conimbla National Park. Continue for 16km, then turn left into Ironbark picnic area.From Gooloogong:From the town centre, turn onto Kangarooby Road, following the signs to Conimbla National Park. Continue for 25km, then turn right into Ironbark picnic area.From Grenfell:Travel 46km east on Mid-Western Highway. Turn left onto Barryrennie Road, following the signs to Conimbla National Park. Continue for 16km, then turn left into Ironbark picnic area. Park entry points Ironbark picnic area - Conimbla NP See on map Parking Parking is available at Ironbark picnic area.
About the region
Conimbla National Park in the Country NSW region
Conimbla National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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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.