Molly O'Neill nature track is a 300m, grade 2 hike located in the Bungonia National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 15 mins to complete.
Hike summary
Molly O'Neill was an amateur botanist who passionately dedicated herself to exploring and researching what was, at the time, Bungonia Reserve and is now Bungonia National Park. It is only fitting, therefore, that a walking track has been named in her honour.
Take your time along this short track to read the interpretive signage and see what you can learn about some of the plants native to the park. Enjoy the wildflowers during spring and keep your binoculars handy to look at the wildlife whose habitats you're passing through. During daylight hours, you're most likely to see wallaroos, wallabies, kangaroos, goannas and lyrebirds. At night, you may get a glimpse of a glider and you will almost certainly see possums.
The track passes through the park's typical eucalyptus woodland with limestone outcrops and ends, with a flourish at The Lookdown lookout. For a longer hike try the Green track.
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Tips
On entering the park, register your trip intention at the park office visitor register.
The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you're well-prepared for your visit.
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch.
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
To David Reid carpark. Molly O'Neill nature track is in the northern precinct of Bungonia National Park. To get there:From Bungonia follow Lookdown Road to the park entranceDrive past the park office and continue along Lookdown Road until you reach David Reid carpark.Alternatively, the walk can also be started from The Lookdown lookout. Park entry points David Reid carpark See on map Parking Parking is available at David Reid carpark, including a designated disabled spot.
About the region
Bungonia National Park in the Country NSW region
Bungonia National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to high fire danger, or park operations. It's a good idea to ring the office for current information.
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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.