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Map of bushwalks in Kempsey Shire Council
List of bushwalks in Kempsey Shire Council
Found 15 walks

Monument Hill Circuit
2.8 km circuit
45 min to 1 h
Monument Hill Circuit
2.8 km
Circuit

Walk
45 min to 1 h

Run
20 min to 30 min

Starting near the Trial Bay Gaol car park on Trial Bay Gaol Access Road, Arakoon, this walk takes you on a circuit around Monument Hill via the Monument Hill Walking Track, Powder Magazine Walking Track and the Bridle Trail. This moderately short and easy walk winds its way around Monument Hill within Arakoon National Park, offering spectacular coastal views, whale watching opportunities and glimpses into the area's history. The walk begins near the Trial Bay Gaol, which was once a public works prison, housing inmates building the local breakwall. Following the Monument Hill Walking Track, the walk initially climbs to the hill's summit, passing the German Monument, a stone obelisk built by German internees in honour of their companions who passed away in the gaol during WWI. Shortly ahead, the walk passes the Trial Bay Lookout, which offers panoramic views of Trial Bay Gaol and the Pacific Ocean. After reaching Little Bay Beach, the walk follows the Bridle Trail, then continues along the Powder Magazine Walking Track, passing the historic Powder Magazines before returning to the starting point. Many flannel flowers can be seen throughout the walk, planted by the Germans to remind them of home. This loop consists of wide and narrow walking trails with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, compacted gravel surfaces, sealed surfaces and short steep hills. Suitable for most fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Cafe
Fishing
Heritage
Ruins
Swim
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Bus
Car


Tea Tree Falls, Lyrebird and Robinsons Knob Loop
5.6 km circuit
1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min
Tea Tree Falls, Lyrebird and Robinsons Knob Loop
5.6 km
Circuit

Walk
1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from the Robinsons Knob car park near the Thungutti Campground off Point Lookout Road, Ebor, this walk takes you on a circuit within New England National Park via the Tea Tree Falls, Lyrebird and Robinsons Knob tracks. This moderately challenging loop winds its way through diverse environments in the northwestern section of New England National Park, including the World Heritage rainforest, offering stunning views along the way. The walk initially passes the Thungutti Campground and follows the Tea Tree Falls Walking Track, meandering through a eucalypt forest with an understorey of banksia and tea trees. After crossing the Styx River and passing a small waterfall, the walk heads through a patch of Antarctic beech draped in hanging moss, then passes Toms Cabin and descends steeply into Treefern Valley. The walk continues along the eastern section of the Lyrebird Walking Track, passing through prehistoric Gondwana rainforest with moss-covered trees and rocks, eventually reaching an intersection with the Robinson Knob Trail. From there, walkers can take optional side trips to Wrights Lookout and along the Cascades Walking Track before following the Robinsons Knob Trail back to the car park. This loop consists of wide and narrow fire tracks and walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, boardwalk sections, creek crossings and steps, suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Heritage
Views
Waterfall

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car




Found 15 walks