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Red Top lookout and boardwalk is a 100m, grade 2 hike in Mungo National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 10 minutes to complete.

Length: 100m

Duration: 10 mins

Grade 2 (Easy)

Style: Circuit

Start: Drive Tour

End: Drive Tour

Location: Mungo National Park

State: New South Wales

Nearby town: Mungo

From state capital: 999km

Latitude: -33.788545

Longitude: 143.1134517

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Hike Overview

Mungo is one of a handful of places where you can see the extraordinary effects of erosion on the landscape. Red Top lookout and boardwalk is an unbeatable vantage point, offering bird's eye views of the park's remarkable deep ravines, rippling patterns and rich textures.
From Mungo Visitor Centre, it's an easy half-hour drive to the lookout via the Mungo Self-guided Drive tour. Along the way, you'll find signs discussing the long-term climate changes that led to the lakes in Mungo National Park drying out.
Don't forget your camera as there some attention-grabbing views, continue along the drive to nearby Rosewood picnic area for a picnic lunch.
Take a virtual tour of Red Top lookout and boardwalk captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Tips

The lookout is easily accessible for wheelchairs, prams and strollers along the short boardwalk
The boardwalk is about 100m return
This park is in a remote location, please ensure you are thoroughly prepared, bring appropriate clothing and equipment and advise a family member or friend of your travel plans

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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Red Top Lookout & Boardwalk (100m)

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Getting there

Red Top Lookout & Boardwalk (100m)

Red Top lookout and boardwalk is in the Walls of China precinct of Mungo National Park. To get there:From Sturt Highway, take Silver City Highway south of MilduraTurn right into Arumpo Road and follow to the endTurn left into Balranald RoadTake the first right into Mailbox Road and continue to the Mungo Visitor CentreFollow Mungo Self-guided Drive tour to the lookout and boardwalk Parking Parking is available at Red Top lookout and boardwalk.

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Track Grade

Grade 2 (Easy) - 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.

About the region

Mungo National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
Mungo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Gear to consider

What you carry in your pack will depend on the weather, terrain, time of year, type of adventure, and personal preferences. Having trouble deciding what gear’s right for you? My free planning, food and packing checklists provide an introduction to things your could consider (as well as the Ten Essentials) on your day, overnight and multi-day adventures. Customise your kit according to your personal needs, always considering safety first.

Explore Safe

While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.

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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.

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Red Top Lookout & Boardwalk (100m)