Length: 5.7km
Duration: 3hrs
Grade: 5
Style: Return
Start: Bennetts Walking Track, Gunderbooka
End: Bennetts Walking Track, Gunderbooka
Location: Gundabooka National Park
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Distance from CBD: 839 km
State: NSW
Latitude: -30.5939699999999
Longitude: 145.686371666667
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Valley of the Eagles walk is a 5.7km, grade 5 Return hike located in the Gundabooka National Park, NSW. The hike should take approximately 3hrs to complete.
Summary
If you’re heading to Gundabooka National Park, put on your walking shoes and explore Valley of the Eagles walk. You’ll be rewarded with breath taking views of the rugged Mount Gunderbooka, which rises 500m above park.
Pleasure walkers might like to start with the easy path to the base of the mountain, where you’ll find a viewing platform perfect for taking pictures in the golden afternoon light. This short stroll is 1km return, and should take you no more than an hour.
From the viewing platform, the track to the summit is sure to get your heart pumping, but you’ll be rewarded with sweeping 360 degree views of Gundabooka National Park. This is a difficult 5.7km return walk over rocky and very steep terrain, and should only be taken by fit walkers.
Tread quietly while you walk – you’re likely to see and hear a range of birdlife on this lovely walk. And if you’re lucky you might even see a pink cockatoo, so keep your eyes peeled.
Take a virtual tour of Valley of the Eagles walk captured with Google Street View Trekker.
About the Region
Gundabooka National Park in the Outback NSW region
Gundabooka National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Getting There
Bennetts Gorge picnic area walk starts from the picnic area. It is about 2km in from Corella Tank Road in the western part of Gundabooka National Park. Take the Kidman Highway from Bourke and turn right into the park. Look for the signs to Bennetts Gorge picnic area. Parking Parking is available at Bennetts Gorge picnic area.
Tips
Check the weather and road conditions before you set out, as the roads to Gundabooka National Park may be closed
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching
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.
