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River walking track

Barrington Tops National Park

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Overview

Situated in Barrington Tops National Park, share the family-friendly River walking track with wombats, wildflowers and other wildlife. This is a great place for birdwatching near Gloucester.

Distance
2.5km one-way
Time suggested
1hr - 1hr 30min
Grade
Grade 4
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What to
bring
Drinking water, hat, sunscreen
Please note
  • The return walk via the road is 0.8km
  • Check the weather before you set out as the road to Gloucester River and Gloucester Tops may be inaccessible during wet weather
  • Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch

River walking track is sure to delight the whole family on a nature escape in Barrington Tops National Park, a short drive from Gloucester. The easy track heads west into a shallow valley from Antarctic Beech Forest walking track to Gloucester Tops picnic area, in Gloucester Tops. The kids will love the chance to see wombats, while joining you in a spot of birdwatching.

Snow and mountain gums rise up from a carpet of snow grass and lomandra, while crimson rosellas often flit through the trees. In spring, the valley erupts with a colourful display of wildflowers, such as triggerplants, billy buttons, bluebells, and rice flowers. Crossing a creek, the track meets the quiet flowing Gloucester River. Stop here for a break and you might see wombats, grey kangaroos, and red-necked wallabies.

Stop for a picnic at Gloucester Tops picnic area before returning to your car via the road (0.8km). If you’re ready for more, join the nearby Gloucester Falls walking track to watch the river pour into the valley below.

Take a virtual tour of River walking track captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

 

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A family walk a boardwalk section of Bouddi coastal walk, Bouddi National Park. Photo: John Spencer/OEH.

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