Warris Chair lookout track is a 1.5km, grade 3 hike located in Budderoo National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 45 minutes to complete.
Hike overview
If you like to feel on top of the world without the effort, you can't go past Warris Chair lookout. From the heathlands, on the western edge of Kangaroo Valley, gaze across the last remaining pocket of rainforest protected by Budderoo National Park.
This easy walk through woodlands of swamp banksia offers fabulous birdwatching. The honey eaters, flame robins and beautiful firetails are attracted to the heath in spring, when it erupts in colours and fragrance. Nearby Carrington Falls will give a spectacular display after heavy rain.
If all that fresh air stirs up an appetite, head back to Carrington Falls or Nellies Glen picnic area or head to Lyrebird Café for a tasty snack. There are plenty of places to stay in the nearby southern highlands, making for a perfect weekend away.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 570 m
Min elevation: 507 m
Total climbing: 102 m
Total descent: -102 m
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Getting there
Warris Chair lookout track starts at Nellies Glen picnic area in the Carrington Falls precinct of Budderoo National Park. To get there:Take Jamberoo Mountain Road from Robertson or JamberooTurn onto Cloonty Road at the Carrington Falls signTurn right into Nellies Glen picnic area Parking Parking is available at Nellies Glen picnic area.
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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About the region
Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.
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Acknowledgement of Country
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