Monument Hill walking track

Grade 3

• Time

  30min - 1hr

• Quality of markings

  Clearly sign posted

• Gradient

  Short steep hills

• Distance

  1.4km one-way

• Steps

  Occasional steps

• Quality of path

  Formed track

• Experience required

  Some bushwalking experience recommended

Get driving directions

Monument Hill walking track starts at Trial Bay Gaol in the Trial Bay Gaol precinct of Arakoon National Park.

From South West Rocks:

• Follow Phillip Drive
• Turn left onto Cardwell Street
• Continue along Cardwell Street until you reach Trial Bay Goal
• The walk begins 200m back up Cardwell Street

Alternatively, if starting from Little Bay picnic area

• Follow Phillip Drive (it becomes Wilson Street)
• Turn right onto Gladstone Street which becomes Carri Street
• Continue along Carri Street until you reach Little Bay picnic area

Parking

Parking is available at Trial Bay Gaol, including designated bus parking and Little Bay picnic area.

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

Spring

The wildflowers will be out so it's a great time to hike the park's walking tracks During the spring, when the she-oaks produce fruit, glossy black cockatoos come in to feed on the ripe seeds .

Summer

School's out and it's a great time for a family camping holiday – spend your days swimming, snorkelling, fishing and exploring the park's attractions.

Winter

Catch the whales on their journey north along the coast.

The nearest facilities are located at Trial Bay Gaol.

• Monument Hill walking track factsheet
• Monument Hill walking track map (4.8MB pdf)