Threlfall walking track is a 5.5km, grade 3 hike located in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 2.5 hours to complete.
Hike overview
When it's time to embrace the great outdoors, Threlfall walking track in Gara Gorge in the northern section of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, is the breath of fresh air you crave. This medium length track traces the gorge ridge and combines an historic walk with jaw-dropping views.
Gara Gorge follows the route of the historic 1894 hydro-electric scheme, along old embankments and through ancient cuttings of granite. At Gara Gorge lookout high above Gara River, with a backdrop of majestic blackbutt and spotted gums, gaze across the rugged New England wilderness.
There's great birdwatching along this easy walk, so keep an eye out for rosellas, lyrebirds, and king parrots. You might even strike it lucky and see a koala having a snack in a gum tree. Ready for lunch? head back to either Threlfall picnic area or nearby Blue Hole picnic area.
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Getting there
Threlfall walking track starts from Threlfall picnic area in the Gara Gorge precinct of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. To get there:Drive from Armidale along Waterfall Way for approximately 2kmTurn left into Castledoyle Road and drive for approximately 15kmAt Gara Gorge, follow the signs to Threlfall picnic area. Road quality Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads Parking Parking is available at Threlfall picnic area.
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
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About the region
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area features rare dry rainforest, dramatic gorges and waterfalls, extensive wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers and an amazing array of wildlife. It's best explored as a scenic drive along the Waterfall Way.
Explore the Apsley Macleay Gorges, one of Australia's largest gorge systems with incredible ridge top views and visit Wollomombi, the highest waterfall in NSW and a place sure to lift your spirit. Bushwalkers will love the multi-day Green Gully walk that takes in the park's spectacular landscape and includes overnight accommodation in heritage-listed stockman's huts. For those seeking heritage accommodation that is slightly more luxurious, East Kunderang Homestead is sure to impress.
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