Mount Murga walking track is a 8km, grade 5 hike located in the Nangar National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 4.5 hrs to complete.
Hike summary
If you're reasonably fit, why not take on Mount Murga walking track? It's a varied and attractive walk up the side of Mount Murga and along the ridgeline to the plateau and lookout at the top. From here, you can see the extensive open farmland lying to the north of the park.
Follow an old bulldozer track up the hill through red stringybark and scribbly gum woodland, and in spring or early summer, keep your eyes open for flowering orchids, such as spotted doubletail or midget greenhood. A real treat may await you at the summit, where wattles and goodenia light up the surrounds with bright yellow hues.
Wildlife such as kangaroos, wallabies and many bird species can be seen in the surrounding vegetation. Listen out for animals - even if you don't see them, you may hear a kangaroo as it hops away or birds calling in the treetops or shrubs.
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Getting there
To Mount Munga carpark. To get to Mount Murga walking track:Take Escort Way 10km from Eugowra or 70km from OrangeThe park entrance sign is at the intersection with Dripping Rock RoadTurn south here and travel 2.5km along Dripping Rock Road, where you'll cross a cattle grid into the park.Continue along this trail for another 3.5km to reach Mount Murga walking track. Park entry points Mount Munga carpark See on map Road quality Check the weather before you set out as the road to Terarra Creek camping and picnic area may be closed following heavy rain. Parking Parking is limited - there's only room for two vehicles opposite the trackhead. Alternatively, parking is available at Terarra Creek camping and picnic area 1km further along the trail.
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.
About the region
Nestled in the farmlands of the central west are the dramatic peaks and ridges of Nangar, which offers scenic views, bushwalking, birdwatching, camping and picnicking. Amid the wide open spaces of central west New South Wales, you'll find the spectacular scenery of Nangar National Park, dominated by the magnificent peak of Mount Nangar to the north. The park's beautiful wooded hills, easily accessible from Escort Way, create an ideal environment for picnicking, bushwalking and camping.
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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.