Green Gully Track 6-day guided hike

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

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Overview

Join Aussie Bike or Hike for 6 days of unforgettable adventure along The Green Gully Track, between Walcha, Armidale and Port Macquarie. You’ll hike hut-to-hut for 65km through the spectacular scenery of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.

When
Contact Aussie Hike or Bike for tour dates.
Accessibility
No wheelchair access
Grade
Medium. Suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and older. A good level of fitness is required. You’ll walk over varied terrain including steep hills and creek crossings.
Price
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Meeting point
Port Macquarie Airport
Bookings
Book online, email or call Aussie Bike or Hike on 0408 692 990.
Availability
Available on request. Contact Aussie Hike or Bike for more information.
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Enjoy a remote hike like no other in dramatic gorge country when you walk The Green Gully Track on a 6-day guided tour with Aussie Bike or Hike. You'll traverse 65km of high-elevation forests, deep gorges, and pristine creeks in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.

Meet your experienced guide in Port Macquarie and drive in convoy to the track head. Rest in comfort on your first night in Cedar Creek cottage to prepare for the journey ahead. There’s no need to bring a tent as you'll stay in a series of refurbished heritage huts each night. These rustic huts have beds, water tanks, solar lighting and flush toilets.

Your guide will provide all meals for the trip which you'll carry as a group. Relax around the fire after a long day of hiking, enjoy a hearty camp meal and share stories as the sun goes down.

With your guide alongside there's no risk of losing the trail in this ever-changing scenery as you follow flowing creeks, bush tracks and fire trails. Explore fern-lined gullies and ascend towering rocky outcrops abundant with grass trees. Cool down in crystal-clear waters as you cross several refreshing mountain streams. Make sure you keep an eye out for local wildlife like the endangered brush-tailed rock wallabies.

Aussie Bike or Hike is a licensed commercial tour operator with a Parks Eco Pass.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

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Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/green-gully-track-6-day-guided-hike/local-alerts

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Park info

  • in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
  • Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.

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All the practical information you need to know about Green Gully Track 6-day guided hike.

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    Not wheelchair-accessible.

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    Green Gully Track 6-day guided hike is in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:

    A national first

    Gara Gorge, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary

    John Oxley was the first European to visit the New England region, passing through the area that is now Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in September 1818. Following Oxley, cedar-getters penetrated the remote and inaccessible gorges followed by pioneer cattle grazers who braved the remote wilderness for a hundred years. Between 1893 and 1894 the first commercial hydro-electric scheme was constructed to power the town and gold mines of nearby Hillgrove. Today you can visit the remains of this historical site when you take a walk along the Threlfall Historic walk.

    • Threlfall walking track Threlfall walking track in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park takes in the spectacular Gara Gorge wilderness area, with scenic views and a chance to see the historic hydro-electric scheme.

    Abundant wildlife

    two brush tailed rock wallabies sitting on a rock. Photo: Piers Thomas/OEH

    The varied plant communities of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park provide a home for over 350 animal species, including the largest confirmed population of brush-tailed rock wallabies. Even though there are roughly 10,000 of this endangered species in the park, you'll have to keep your eyes open to catch a glimpse of their bushy tail. The park also boasts over 173 bird species, including the majestic wedge-tailed eagle, peregrine falcon, square-tailed kite and sea eagle.

    • Dangars Falls walking track Dangars Falls walking track is a great introduction to the waterfalls, rivers and gorges of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, near Armidale. A short and easy stroll, it delivers you right into the heart of this vast World Heritage Area.
    • The Green Gully track Make a booking to experience fern-lined gullies, high elevation forests and wildlife along the Green Gully Track. Stay in heritage huts each of the 5 nights along this challenging multi-day hike.
    • Threlfall walking track Threlfall walking track in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park takes in the spectacular Gara Gorge wilderness area, with scenic views and a chance to see the historic hydro-electric scheme.

    Ancient lands

    Chandler view circuit walk, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary

    Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. The park contains some of the best examples of dry rainforest communities in Australia. When you are out exploring the wet and dry eucalypt forests, grassy woodlands and heathlands of the park, look for native olives, lacebarks, shiny-leaved and giant stinging trees, shatterwoods, scentless rosewoods and red kamalas.

    Jaw-dropping scenery

    Wollomombi walk, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary

    With dramatic ridges and gorges, towering rock outcrops and beautiful rivers and waterfalls, there is something new around every corner and you'll be constantly amazed by the views. The sight of a majestic wedge-tailed eagle soaring high above the gorges looking for food is a truly spectacular sight to behold. Don't forget your camera, give yourself plenty of time and keep your eyes open.

    • Budds Mare lookout Enjoy a picnic lunch at Budds Mare lookout surrounded by World Heritage listed rainforest and looking out to spectacular views across the Apsley River.
    • Dangars Falls walking track Dangars Falls walking track is a great introduction to the waterfalls, rivers and gorges of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, near Armidale. A short and easy stroll, it delivers you right into the heart of this vast World Heritage Area.
    • The Green Gully track Make a booking to experience fern-lined gullies, high elevation forests and wildlife along the Green Gully Track. Stay in heritage huts each of the 5 nights along this challenging multi-day hike.
    • Tia Falls walk Tia Falls walk in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is great for children. A short, easy walk, it offers spectacular views of Tia Falls and Gorge.

    Plants and animals protected in this park

    Animals

    • Swamp wallaby in Murramarang National Park. Photo: David Finnegan

      Swamp wallaby (Wallabia bicolor)

      The swamp wallaby, also known as the black wallaby or black pademelon, lives in the dense understorey of rainforests, woodlands and dry sclerophyll forest along eastern Australia. This unique Australian macropod has a dark black-grey coat with a distinctive light-coloured cheek stripe.

    • Eastern water dragon. Photo: Rosie Nicolai

      Eastern water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii lesueurii)

      The eastern water dragon is a subaquatic lizard found in healthy waterways along eastern NSW, from Nowra to halfway up the Cape York Pensinsula. It’s believed to be one of the oldest of Australian reptiles, remaining virtually unchanged for over 20 million years.

    • Southern boobook. Photo: David Cook

      Southern boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae)

      The southern boobook, also known as the mopoke, is the smallest and most common native owl in Australia. With a musical 'boo-book' call that echoes through forests and woodlands, the southern boobook is a great one to look out for while bird watching.

    • Tawny frogmouth. Photo: Rosie Nicolai

      Tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)

      Found throughout Australia, the tawny frogmouth is often mistaken for an owl due to its wide, powerful beak, large head and nocturnal hunting habits. The ‘oom oom oom’ call of this native bird can be heard echoing throughout a range of habitats including heath, woodlands and urban areas.

    • Peron's tree frog. Photo: Rosie Nicolai

      Peron's tree frog (Litoria peroni)

      Peron’s tree frog is found right across NSW. These tree-climbing and ground-dwelling Australian animals can quickly change colour, ranging from pale green-grey by day, to a reddish brown with emerald green flecks at night. The male frog has a drill-like call, which has been described as a 'maniacal cackle’.

    • A spotted-tailed quoll walks across a moss-covered forest floor at night. Photo: Lachlan Hall © Lachlan Hall

      Spotted-tailed quoll (Dasyurus maculatus)

      The spotted-tailed quoll is the largest remaining carnivorous marsupial on the Australian mainland. It’s protected as a vulnerable species in NSW.

    Environments in this park

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    Park info

    • in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
    • Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

    • There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.

      Contact us for permits
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