Gorge walking track
Koreelah National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Gorge walking track.
Track grading
Grade 2
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Distance
0.8km return
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Time
30 - 45min
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Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
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Experience required
No experience required
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Gradient
Gentle hills
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Steps
Occasional steps
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Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Gorge walking track is in the northern precinct of Koreelah National Park. To get there:
- Follow the directions from Woodenbong
- After you turn right at Old Koreelah onto White Swamp Road, drive for another 12km and you’ll see the campground on your left.
- The walking track starts from the campground
Parking
Parking is available at Koreelah Creek campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Koreelah National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Enjoy crisp mornings and listen to the calls of the albert lyrebird echoing throughout the valley.
Spring
See the brilliant red flowers of flame trees on the upper slopes.
Summer
Look for platypus in creek pools near the campground and enjoy swimming in Koreelah Creek Gorge.
Winter
Camp overnight and see the rugged escarpment rising out of the mist from the campground.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
29.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
2.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
460mm
Facilities
- You are encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
- Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
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.

Operated by
- Kyogle office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6632 0000
- npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 136 Summerland Way, Kyogle NSW 2474
Park info
- in Koreelah National Park in the Country NSW region
Koreelah National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.