Pieries Peak walking track

Where

Mount Royal National Park in North Coast, Country NSW

Distance

3km return

Time suggested

1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min

Grade

Grade 4

Trip Intention Form

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What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, sunscreen

Please note

The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you’re well-prepared for your visit.

Pieries Peak walking track is a short climb from Youngville campground to the peak. The track follows a narrow and rocky ridge with steep sides. It’s not for the faint hearted. Make sure you take some treats to celebrate when you reach the peak. Pause to enjoy the scenic views across the Hunter Valley.

Keep an eye out for wedge-tailed eagles soaring above. See if you can spot seasonal visitors like dollar birds and channel-billed cuckoos. You could also encounter brush turkeys, superb lyrebirds, honeyeaters and flycatchers around the track.

Rug up in winter. When the westerly winds blow, the peak can be extremely cold.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info