Mount Imlay – Balawan Summit walking track

Where

Mount Imlay National Park in South Coast

Distance

6km return

Time suggested

2 - 4hrs

Grade

Grade 5

Trip Intention Form

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What to
bring

Hat, sunscreen

Please note

• Please clean your boots using the hygiene cleaning stations along Mount Imlay Summit walking track.
• The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you’re well-prepared for your visit.

Starting at Burrawang picnic area, this challenging walk takes you through dry eucalypt forests and grassy woodlands to the summit of Mount Imlay. The track climbs steeply, rising 600m, but there’s plenty to distract you from the effort along the way.

In spring, stop to admire the delicate beauty and bright colours of wildflowers like mountain speedwell. Once you reach the summit, enjoy a rest and take in the views to the coast while you enjoy your picnic lunch. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Mallacoota in Victoria, and Narooma to the north.

It’s also a great spot for birdwatching. Watch for yellow-tailed black cockatoos flying overhead and listen closely for lyrebirds as you’re walking up the mountain.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info