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Bluff loop walking track

Bongil Bongil National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Bluff loop walking track.

Track grading

Grade 2

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Features of this track

Distance

2.25km loop

Time

45min - 1hr 15min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Steps

No steps

Gradient

Gentle hills: The walk is mostly gentle slopes, with one steep, natural earth hill that can be slippery after rain.

Quality of path

Formed track: The walk is a 2m-4.5m wide track that's a mixture of sand, clay and natural earth.

Other barriers

Gates: There's a locked vehicle gate at the Bluff trail trackhead, as you turn onto Bluff trail from Tuckers Rocks Road. There's space around the gate for pedestrians, but it's not wide enough for prams, wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

Pinch points: There may be points where the track narrows due to tree roots, plants, rocks.

Getting there and parking

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    Bluff loop walking track is in the Tuckers Rocks area of Bongil Bongil National Park. To get there:

    • From Old Pacific Highway at Repton, turn east onto Perrys Road.
    • Continue on Perrys Road, which becomes Tuckers Rock Road, leading through the national park.
    • When you see Tuckers Rocks Cottage on your right, park at the Tuckers Rocks carpark.
    • Bluff loop track starts at the locked gate, just north of the cottage.

    Please note that Rutile trail does not provide access to Mylsetom from Tuckers Rock Road. This road is a dead end that runs into a 2m deep swamp.

    Parking

    Parking is available on a hard-packed ground carpark near the Bluff loop trackhead. There's also parking at Tuckers Rocks carpark, a short 100m walk from the trackhead. 

    It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.

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    Safety messages

    Beach safety

    Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

    Bushwalking safety

    If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

    Mobile safety

    Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

    Accessibility

    Disability access level - no wheelchair access

    Bluff loop walking track is a 2m-4.5m wide track that's a mixture of sand, clay and natural earth with mostly gentle hills.

    There are parts of the track that wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility may find difficult to navigate:

    • There's a locked vehicle gate at the Bluff trail trackhead, as you turn onto Bluff trail from Tuckers Rocks Road. There's space around the gate for pedestrians, but it's not wide enough for prams, wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
    • There's a steep, natural earth hill along the track. it can be slippery after rain.
    • There are points where the track narrows due to rocks, tree roots and plants.

    Prohibited

    Pets

    Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

    Smoking

    NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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