Pheasants Peak walking track is a 4km, grade 4 hike located in the South East Forests National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 2 hrs to complete.
Hike overview
Go walking through tall eucalypts and alongside huge granite boulders. Stop to take in the view as you look across the Monaro Plains towards the Snowy Mountains.
Ascend through lush old growth forest, passing by stands of White Ash forest and Brown Barrel before approaching the summit where you'll find a remarkable scattering of giant, granite tors.
It's the ideal place to relax and enjoy picnicking with a view, especially at sunset. On a clear day the views are spectacular. Yet it is equally striking and timeless on days when onshore winds blow in orographic mists and the landscape is shrouded in a thick cloud.
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Getting there
Pheasants Peak walking track is in the Coolangubra section of South East Forest National Park. To get there:Head east from Bombala on Bucky Springs Road and continue through Cathart along Coolangubra Forest Way.Alternatively, follow Imlay Road south of Eden. Parking Parking is available at the track head for Pheasants Peak walking track.
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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Acknowledgement of Country
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