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Culmaran loop trail

Richmond Range National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Culmaran loop trail.

Track grading

Grade 2

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Features of this track

Distance

0.4km loop

Time

15 - 30min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills: The walk has gentle hills and short slopes. The steepest part of the track is the final 100m, which is a continual uphill slope back to the start of the walk.

Quality of path

Formed track: The walk is mostly hard-packed ground along its length. It can be slippery over the summer months when there are wet leaves on the track.

Steps

Occasional steps: There's a single timber step in the southern part of the loop walk. The rest of the walk is step-free.

Other barriers

Pinch points: The track can narrow in places where tree roots line the path or where plants grow along the trail edge.

Other barriers: There are several tree roots that cross the track in the southern part of the loop.

Getting there and parking

Culmaran loop trail is in the southern precinct of Richmond Range National Park.

To get there:

  • From Casino, drive 40km west along the Bruxner Highway.
  • Turn north into Cambridge Plateau scenic drive near Mallanganee
  • Drive along Cambridge Plateau scenic drive for 9km until you reach Cambridge Plateau picnic area.

The northern route to Cambridge Plateau picnic area, where this track begins, can be closed during extreme weather. The best way to reach the start of the track is from the south via the Bruxner Highway.

Parking

Parking is available in grassy flat areas next to the road at Cambridge Plateau picnic area where this walk begins. It's suitable for long vehicles or those towing a trailer.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Richmond Range National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Peacock Creek campground is a great place to camp in autumn. This clean, open, sunny campground is perfect for camping with wood fires, while watching an array of birdlife by your tent.

Spring

This is a lovely time to drive along Cambridge Plateau scenic drive. See new red tips on the rainforest trees, creamy clusters of flowers on wonga vines, and white flowering clematis vines in full bloom.

Summer

Enjoy the cool of the rainforests during these hot months. The Culmaran Creek walking track is a perfect place to cool off.

Winter

Watch mists rising in the valley below from Cambridge Plateau picnic. On a clear winter's day, you can see all the way east to Wollumbin and Nightcap national parks.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

25°C and 27°C

Highest recorded

27°C

Winter temperature

Average

15°C and 21°C

Lowest recorded

15°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

February

Driest month

August

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

214.6mm

Facilities

There are accessible toilets and picnic tables at Cambridge Plateau picnic area where this walk begins.

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Safety messages

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 - medium

Culmaran loop trail is mainly hard-packed ground with gentle hills. There are some parts of the track where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:

  • There's a single timber step in the southern part of the loop
  • There are several tree roots that cross the track in the southern part of the loop.
  • The track can narrow in places where tree roots line the path or where plants grow along the trail edge.
  • The walk can be slippery over the summer months when there are wet leaves on the track.

There's an accessible toilet at Cambridge Plateau picnic area where this walk begins. The toilet has a timber ramp with handrails leading up to the entrance.

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.

Culmaran loop trail

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