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Mobong Walking Track (5km)

Cascade National Park

New South Wales

5km

2.5 hrs

Grade 4

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Experience the historical and natural beauty of the 5km Mobong walking track in Cascade National Park, New South Wales, just a short drive from the town of Cascade. This Grade 4 trail offers a challenging but rewarding hike with features like old timber tramway sleepers, lush rainforest scenery, tranquil waterfalls and pools along Mobong Creek, and the sounds of lyrebirds and rare frogs. The hike, which starts and finishes at 69 Moses Rock Rd, also includes a trip through Wild Cattle Creek State Forest and a chance to admire ancient brush box trees on the Box Ridge walking track. Remember to pack a picnic for the designated area at the end!

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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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Mobong Walking Track (5km)


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: Cascade National 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: Bega, Bombala, Borenore, Canowindra, Cudal, Eden, Merimbula, Molong, Orange, Pambula

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Acknowledgement of Country

Mobong walking track (5km) trail hiking australia

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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