Dunns Swamp - Wollemi National Park
Swimming Camping Bushwalking & Birdwatching
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This is a very easy level walk of around 800 metres return. Fabulous views across the water. (20 minutes approx)
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Pagoda Lookout Walk
This walk of 1.8 kilometres has two difficult rock scrambles and care should be taken. It has some of the best views of volcanic remnants and amazing sandstone formations. Refrain from getting too close to cliff edges. (50 minutes approx)
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Weir Walk / Long Cave
This is a moderate walk of 4.5km with steep steps in several places. You will find beautiful views along the waterways and mountains. You may be lucky enough to spot a platypus or turtle near the weir if you're lucky !! (and quiet at dusk and dawn). (1 hour & 45 minutes approx)
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Waterside Walk / Weir Circuit
This easy relaxing walk along the riverside and forest is approximately 5.5 kilometres long and is opportune for bird and animal life. (2 hours approx)
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Wildlife
Dunns Swamp is rich in wildlife and you will inevitably see Eastern grey kangaroos, possums, greater gliders, long-necked turtles and wombats. The area is also home to more than 100 species of birds and over 50 species of butterfly. Some of the rare and endangered animals include the regent honeyeater, glossy black cockatoo, broad-headed snake and the elusive brush-tailed rock wallaby. If you're extremely quiet you may even see a platypus around dusk and dawn (particularly near the weir). |
Considerations
* Bring your own drinking water * Be prepared with additional warm clothing * Diving and jumping into water is not permitted, frequent underwater rock formations in shallow water * Help to preserve our precious natural and cultural heritage * Aboriginal sites, places and culture are protected * All fauna, flora and rock formations within the park are protected * Observe total fire bans and park fire bans * Leave pets and firearms at home * Drive carefully, motorbikes must keep to formed public roads * Ride bicycles on roads and 4WD trails - not through untracked bushland or narrow walking tracks, or revegetation areas * Respect the rights of other campers (particularly at night with noise) * Respect the rights of native animals (please do not feed them) * Do not use soaps or detergents near the water * Please take your rubbish with you Extracted from NPWS Brochure
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Map - Mudgee to Dunns Swamp
| Click for Live Google Map & Directions Mudgee to Dunns Swamp Distance 78 kms Travel Time 1 hr 10 mins Via Sydney Road and Rylstone OR Distance 72 kms Travel Time 1 hr 14 mins Via Lue Road and Rylstone Use + & - to Zoom Top Left Map Click Sat for Satellite Image |
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