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Length: 1.4km
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Duration: 45mins
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Grade: 3
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Style: One Way
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Start: Trial Bay Gaol Access Rd, Arakoon
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End: Trial Bay Gaol Access Rd, Arakoon
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Location: Arakoon National Park
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 457 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -30.8768755533329
Longitude: 153.070827386667
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Monument Hill walking track is a 1.4km, grade 3 One Way hike located in the Arakoon National Park, NSW. The hike should take approximately 45mins to complete.
Summary
If you take a walk along the Monument Hill walking track, you’ll be rewarded with the sight of casuarinas in the heathlands, spectacular coastal views, and the fresh sea breeze upon your cheeks as you approach the summit.
The monument itself was built as a tribute to German internees who passed away in Trial Bay Gaol during World War I. Along the walk you’ll see many flannel flowers, planted by the internees because they reminded them of edelweiss and of home.
If you do feel like a longer walk, you can join the Bridle trailand loop back via Powder Magazine walking track, and if you’d like a break, you can enjoy a picnic or go for a paddle around Little Bay picnic area.
About the Region
Arakoon National Park in the North Coast region
Arakoon National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Getting There
To Trial Bay Gaol carpark. Monument Hill walking track starts at Trial Bay Gaol in the Trial Bay Gaol precinct of Arakoon National Park.From South West Rocks:Follow Phillip DriveTurn left onto Cardwell StreetContinue along Cardwell Street until you reach Trial Bay GoalThe walk begins 200m back up Cardwell StreetAlternatively, if starting from Little Bay picnic areaFollow Phillip Drive (it becomes Wilson Street)Turn right onto Gladstone Street which becomes Carri StreetContinue along Carri Street until you reach Little Bay picnic area Park entry points Trial Bay Gaol carpark See on map Parking Parking is available at Trial Bay Gaol, including designated bus parking and Little Bay picnic area.
Tips
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch or whale watch.
Take care on this path as the casuarina needles can be slippery and there are some steep sections.
Mermaid Pools, near this walking track, is not recommended for swimming. Large waves wash over the area and visitors can be swept off the rocks.
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.
