Minmi Cemetery walk is a 1km, grade 4 hike located in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 45 minutes to complete.
Hike overview
Minmi Cemetery, only a 200m stroll from the park's main carpark, is a charming and fascinating piece of local heritage. Dating from the coal-mining boom of the mid-1800's, it tells its own story of the people who came to this place to try to make a living from its underground riches. Don't forget to visit the pretty Minmi Heritage Garden while you're here.
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Tips
Walkers, cyclists and horse riders should remain on recognised tracks and trails as there are areas in the park that are subject to mine subsidence.
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Getting there
To Blue Gum Hills parking. The Minmi Cemetery walk starts at the main carpark, about 500m from the park entry gate. Park entry points Blue Gum Hills parking See on map Parking Parking is available at the Village Green and Back Creek picnic areas Parking is available near the cemetery, accessible from the Minmi Road, about 100m downhill from the park entrance.
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About the region
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in the North Coast region
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park is open 7.30am to 8pm during daylight savings (7.30am to 5pm at other times), 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.