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Pigeon House Mountain Didthul Walking Track (7km)

Morton National Park

New South Wales

7km

3 hrs

Grade 4

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Explore the challenging yet rewarding Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track in Morton National Park, New South Wales. Just 257km from the CBD and near the quaint town of Yadboro, this 7km return hike takes about 3 hours. Experience the thrill of a Grade 4 trail, hiking through diverse landscapes of forest, heathland and ancient sandstone, and admire panoramic views from the summit after a series of ladders. Don't forget to look out for the unique Pigeon House Ash eucalypts and lively lyrebirds, making your journey all the more memorable.

Max elevation: 662m

Min elevation: 239m

Total Ascent: 465m

Essential information


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.

Practical information


Walk map and GPX file

Pigeon House Mountain Didthul Walking Track (7km)


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.

Leave a trip plan


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: Morton 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: Albion Park, Bendeela, Berrima, Berry, Bowral, Bundanoon, Burrier, Culburra Beach, Fitzroy Falls, Kangaroo Valley, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Nowra, Robertson, Wingello

About the region


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Acknowledgement of Country

Pigeon house mountain didthul walking track (7km) 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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