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Upper Rumbalara Circuit Walk (3.3km)

Rumbalara Reserve

New South Wales

3.3km

1.25 hrs

Grade 4

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Experience the challenging yet rewarding Upper Rumbalara Circuit, a 3.3km hike near Gosford. This Grade 4 trail exposes hikers to lush forests and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding areas. The circuit covers most of the tracks in the upper section of the Rumbalara Reserve. Remember, the Dolly Ave entrance gate locks at 8pm. This hard grade bushwalk is a must for adventurous outdoor enthusiasts in Australia.

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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.

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Upper Rumbalara Circuit Walk (3.3km)


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.

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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: Rumbalara Reserve.

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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: Bungendore, Congupna, Crookwell, Dookie, Goulburn, Kialla, Marulan, Mooroopna, Shepparton, Tarago, Tatura

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Acknowledgement of Country

Upper rumbalara circuit walk (3. 3km) 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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