Woolpack Rocks (8km), Cathedral Rock National Park, New South Wales

Woolpack Rocks is a 8km, grade 4 hike located in the Cathedral Rock National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 4 hrs to complete.

Length: 8km

Duration: 4 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: 796 Guyra Rd

End: Biscuit Creek

Location: Cathedral Rock National Park

Closest town: Ebor

New South Wales

From state capital: 556km

Longitude: 152.261863

Latitude: -30.398379

Hike summary

Woolpack Rocks shouldn't be overlooked just because the national park wasn't named after them. Easily accessible from Native Dog campground, this feature is a geological wonder in its own right.
As you walk towards the Woolpack Rocks, their size and shape capture your gaze. You can tell they're ancient - in fact, they're around 270 million years old. You can also see some of the dykes created at the same time when molten rock pushed into deep pockets within the earth's crust; you're walking along a timeline.
The well-weathered boulders are 1400m above sea level, yet clambering to the summit is even easier than at Cathedral Rock. So, you're getting a great scenic view for the price of a prehistoric walk and an easy climb.

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Tips

The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you're well-prepared for your visit.
There is limited mobile reception in this park.
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch

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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Location

Getting there

Woolpack Rocks starts at Native Dog campground in the north section of Cathedral Rock National Park. To get there:Take Guyra Road north for 10km from the Waterfall Way intersection (3km west of Ebor).From Guyra Road, turn left and follow a short gravel road into Native Dog campground. Parking Parking is available at Native Dog campground.

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About the region

Cathedral Rock National Park in the Country NSW region
Cathedral Rock National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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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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