Red Rocks trig walking track
Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
Overview
Red Rocks trig walking track leads to scenic views across Kangaroo Valley and Morton National Park and is a great place for a picnic and some birdwatching.
- Distance
- 1km return
- Time suggested
- 20 - 40min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen
- Please note
- The weather in the area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you’re well-prepared for your visit.
- Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching
Red Rocks trig walking track leads you through natural heathland across a Hawkesbury sandstone plateau. For some background, trig stations are surveying points erected for the purpose of mapping. They’re positioned in places within the line of sight of other trig stations. This means that you can be guaranteed a good view when you walk to one, and this walk is just a short, easy one to Red Rocks trig for some wonderful views of the surrounding area.
From your vantage point, gaze out over Kangaroo Valley. To the north and west you’ll be looking at Morton National Park and to the north-east is Budderoo National Park. If you bring a good topographic map and it’s a clear day, you’ll be able to identify features such as Mount Skanzi, Mount Moollattoo and Mount Carrialoo. Bring along your binoculars to view these mountains, they’ll also come in handy for birdwatching.
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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/walking-tracks/red-rocks-trig-walking-track/local-alerts
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve in the South Coast region
Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Red Rocks trig walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1km return
Time
20 - 40min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
No steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Red Rocks trig walking track is in the Red Rocks precinct of Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve. To get there:
- Turn off Moss Vale Road onto Leebold Hill Road
- Follow the road for approximately 5km, then turn right onto Red Rocks trig trail.
- Follow this for 500m to the carpark and trailhead
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Red Rock trig walking track can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available at the intersection of Red Rocks trig trail and a private access road. Parking is also available at the intersection of Leebold Hill Road and Red Rocks trig trail.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Autumn can be cool, so it's a good time for taking a drive in the park or warming up on a brisk hike up to a trig station.
Spring
This is a great season for walking, picnicking, cycling and enjoying the scenic views and wildflowers along the way.
Summer
Due to the moderate climate of this area, summer is also a great time to go hiking and cycling in the park. Find a shady place for a picnic along the way.
Winter
Lower temperatures are a great excuse for exploring the natural beauty of this area from the warmth and comfort of your car.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
12°C and 25.3°C
Highest recorded
38.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
1.8°C and 12.5°C
Lowest recorded
-6.4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
June
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
333mm
Facilities
Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it's a good idea to bring your own.
Maps and downloads
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.
Learn more
Red Rocks trig walking track is in Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
A haven for threatened species
Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve was created in 2001 in an attempt to conserve the area's biodiversity, maintain its ecosystem and protect its geological features. A number of threatened species inhabit the areas that make up the reserve, such as eastern bristlebirds and brush-tailed rock wallabies. Bristlebirds have suffered habitat loss over decades due to coastal development, fire and predation by foxes. The reserve offers a safe haven for this threatened species.
- Red Rocks trig walking track Red Rocks trig walking track leads to scenic views across Kangaroo Valley and Morton National Park and is a great place for a picnic and some birdwatching.
Expansive rainforest
The reserve also has one of the largest areas of subtropical rainforest remaining in the Illawarra/Shoalhaven area. These types of rainforest develop where the soil is fertile and rainfall is high. Here, you can expect to find strangler figs, palms, large vines, buttressed trunks and large epiphytes. Be sure to keep your binoculars handy for a spot of bird watching, because a myriad of beautiful birdlife call these trees home.
- Red Rocks trig walking track Red Rocks trig walking track leads to scenic views across Kangaroo Valley and Morton National Park and is a great place for a picnic and some birdwatching.
Our traditional custodians - the Dharawal People
Cambewarra was given its name by the traditional custodians of this area - the Dharawal People. These expert hunter-fisher-gatherers lived off the land in family groups and clans along the coastal area of what is now known as Sydney Basin. Cambewarra Mountain was given a name meaning 'mountain of fire' because it was thought to have once been a volcano. Another reason for the name is that cloud usually shrouds its summit - even on a clear day there often appears to be smoke coming from the top.