Located in NSW New England Tablelands, Warrigal walking track in Cathedral Rock National Park is an easy loop walk. It invites walkers to take their time and appreciate the area's flowering heath plants, idyllic creek crossings and granite rocks. Starting at Native Dog campground, the track is mostly level, making it an ideal family walk.
You'll pass large granite boulders and a picturesque mountain stream, with eucalypts and wattle trees contrasting against patches of heath shrub. It's also a great place for birdwatching. Look out for native birds such as New Holland, and white-cheeked, honeyeaters as well as red, and little, wattlebirds taking advantage of the heath.
If this short stroll whets your appetite for more adventures, why not pitch a tent and camp overnight? If you're ready for a challenge, there's the longer Woolpack Rocks walk to take on.
The weather, especially in the cooler months, can be extreme and unpredictable due to the high altitude. Please ensure you're well-prepared for your visit.
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.
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the
AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Cathedral Rock National Park.
Warrigal walking track is in the Native Dog campground precinct of Cathedral Rock National Park. To get there:From Ebor on Waterfall Way between Armidale and Dorrigo:Native Dog campground is about 12km north-west of Ebor on Guyra Road3km west of Ebor, Waterfall Way veers left and Guyra Road continues straight ahead.Native Dog is 9km further along on the left-hand side of Guyra Road 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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