Hike at a Glance
Max elevation: 937m
Min elevation: 915m
Total Ascent: 24m
Hike overview
Mooraback walking track is in Werrikimbe National Park near Mooraback campground and picnic area. It's a great way to enjoy snow gum forest and see native wildlife. Starting from Mooraback campground, this short 500m loop through the snow gums will delight nature lovers. As you stroll you may be joined by an eastern grey kangaroo or red-necked wallaby. Plenty of forest birds live here too. Eastern yellow robins, scarlet robins, grey and rufous fantails, and white-throated treecreepers are just some of the species you're likely to see. If you're lucky, you might spot rare birds like the olive whistler, rufous scrub-bird and sooty owl.
Camping
Escape the crowds at Mooraback campground, near Walcha, tucked among the snow gums. Explore nearby walking tracks and enjoy the tranquility of this isolated spot. There are 5 campsites that allow you to camp with a tent, camper trailer, or beside your vehicle in a swag.
All campgrounds in NSW national parks require a booking. Check availability and restrictions here.
Track grade
Grade 2 (Easy) -Â A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
Walk map and GPX file
Max elevation: 937 m
Min elevation: 915 m
Total climbing: 24 m
Total descent: -24 m
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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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Planning checklists
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Werrikimbe National Park.
From Wauchope: Drive towards Beechwood on Beechwood Road. After approximately 6.5km, turn onto Bellangry Road and follow for approximately 18km to Bellangry. After Bellangry, the road is unsealed and becomes known as Hastings Forest Way. Follow Hastings Forest Way for about 30km through the forest to the park boundary, then continue on another 8km to the junction with Cockerawombeeba Road in the eastern precinct of the park. For more information, visit the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website.
Need a rental car to get you to the hike? Find one here.
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: Armidale, Bellbrook, Clybucca, Coonabarabran, Ellenborough, Eungai Creek, Gloucester, Kempsey, Nambucca Heads, Port Macquarie, Walcha
About the region
Werrikimbe National Park, near Port Macquarie and Walcha, offers walks through World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest, camping, picnicking, scenic drives and 4WD trails. If you're looking to get away from the crowds and explore pristine wilderness, then Werrikimbe National Park is the place for you.
Part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, it's a unique natural landscape with ancient rainforest, tall eucalypt forests, pristine rivers, cascading waterfalls, rugged escarpment and deep gullies. In spring, the forests and heathland burst with colourful wildflowers. Visit for the day, or spend a few more enjoying the tranquility of secluded campgrounds, walking tracks, and picnic areas. With over 120 bird species, birdwatching is a fantastic activity to enjoy here. As you spy lyrebirds in the rainforest, you'll find a range of other forest birds such as eastern yellow robins and rufous fantails. If you're lucky, you might spot rare bird species like olive whistlers, rufous scrub-birds and sooty owls.
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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.





