Riverview walking track is a 1km, grade 3 hike located in the Morton National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 45 mins to complete.
Hike summary
This gentle walk along the plateau gives a terrific taste of the famous Bundanoon Gullies. Starting at Riverview lookout and picnic area, follow the flat track as it threads through native trees and open grassland. The track then descends into Ferntree Gully, a cool retreat that lives up to its name, with numerous ferns and spring wildflowers like purple geebungs and prickly hakeas.
The track ascends out of the gully and finishes at the amphitheatre carpark, but it's easy to retrace your steps from there, perhaps taking time on the return trip to appreciate the many native birds in the area - Ferntree Gully is terrific for birdwatching. Once you've taken in the view at Riverview lookout, settle down for a picnic lunch, or consider connecting the track with several others in the area to make up a full afternoon of walking. Nicholas Pass walking track is particularly good, and connects with Riverview walking track at the amphitheatre.
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Tips
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching
It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
There is limited/no mobile reception in this park
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
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Getting there
To Riverview Picnic area. Riverview walking track is in the Bundanoon precinct of Morton National Park. To get there from Bundanoon town centre:Travel south down Church Street and then Gullies RoadTurn left and continue east along Riverview RoadContinue for 3.75km until you see the picnic area Park entry points Riverview Picnic area See on map Parking Parking is available at Riverview picnic area.
About the region
Easily accessible from Nowra, Morton National Park is great for a daytrip or school excursion. Visit Fitzroy Falls for scenic waterfall views; go mountain biking, walking or enjoy a picnic lunch.
Be enthralled by nature on a grand scale at Morton National Park. If the cascading Fitzroy Falls don’t leave you breathless, try the sweeping views from the top of Pigeon House Mountain Didthul.
This enormous park really does have something for everyone; whether you're an experienced bushwalker looking for remote wilderness hiking, a novice mountain biker looking for an easy ride or a keen photographer looking for some scenic waterfalls to capture.
You'll find imposing gorges dissecting the landscape alongside pockets of rainforest that are full of wildlife. There are a number of well equipped picnic areas and numerous informal spots where you can stop for a break to enjoy the view and if you'd like to go camping, head to Gambells Rest campground in the Bundanoon precinct of the park.
The park is easily accessible from Bundanoon, Kangaroo Valley, Nowra and Ulladulla, so it makes for a great day trip or weekend getaway.
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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.