Three Walks at Monument Hill
A series of interconnecting, easy walks that begin at the Trial Bay Gaol car park. With breathtaking coastal views and historical signage, these walks are popular for a reason. Nearby trails include the Bridle Track, Powder Magazine Track, and Monument Hill Track. Credit: Macleay Walking Trails by Christa Schwoebel and John Cruickshanks
West End Circuit Walk
Distance: 5.5 kilometres Difficulty: Easy This is an easy walk in the bush just south of Kempsey. It can be done in conjunction with the mountain bike trails. The Macleay Valley Mountain Bikers have established more than 20 kilometres of Kalateenee Mountain Bike Trails. The trailhead is located at Kempsey Golf Club approximately 3.4 kilometres […]
Tamban Forest Walk
Distance: 5-6 kilometres Difficulty: Easy This is a pleasant walk through State Forest on maintained forestry roads. Drive from Kempsey via Frederickton to Tamban Forest in Collombatti. Park at the corner of Range Rd and Bakers Rd. Walk in an anti-clockwise circuit about 1.7 kilometres along Range Rd. Turn left into Cooks Rd, walk 600m. […]
Stuarts Point Beach 4WD Trail
Distance: 8.7 kilometres Access to Stuarts Point Beach is via the north end at Reserve Rd, Grassy Head. Beach driving is a popular activity on the Macleay Valley Coast. A permit is required to take your vehicle onto approved driving beaches. Permits are valid in the Kempsey, Port Macquarie-Hastings and Nambucca shires. Beaches are changing […]
South Smoky Beach 4WD Trail
Distance: 14.5 kilometres Access to South Smoky Beach is via the north end at Smoky Cape Campground or the south end at Hat Head Rd. Note the north 0.5-kilometre corner is closed to all vehicles. Beach driving is a popular activity on the Macleay Valley Coast. A permit is required to take your vehicle onto […]
Mount Thompson Walk
Distance: 7 kilometres Difficulty: Easy to Moderate True, you can drive all the way, but walking to the top of Mount Thompson rewards you with a well-deserved view. Start on Scrubby Creed Rd/Thompson Tower Rd alongside the back fence of the Pet Boarding Kennels. Walk along Thompson Tower Rd. From the Pet Boarding Kennels, it […]
Maria River State Forest Walks
The starting point for both walks is at the corner of Railway Dam Rd and Nolans Rd just before the slope down to Maria River and the railway overpass. 1. Nolans Rd Distance: 6 kilometres Difficulty: Easy From the starting point walk 2.5 kilometres along Nolans Rd as far as the western section of Railway […]
Maria River National Park Walk
Distance: 9.5 kilometres Difficulty: Easy This is not a well-known National Park and at first glance, it might not seem very attractive however it is a good area to stride out, admire the many mature grass trees and rest at a nice spot on the banks of the Maria River. From the corner of Railway […]
Little Bay to Smoky Cape Lighthouse Walk
Distance: 5.5 kilometres with two steep sections Difficulty: Moderate to difficult You can start with the Monument Hill walk from Trial Bay Gaol car park to Overshot Dam or start at Overshot Dam. Starting on the left side of Overshot Dam, the Little Bay Walking Track leads up the steep ridge of Little Smoky Mountain. […]
Killick Beach 4WD Trail
Distance: 10.5km Access to Killick Beach is via the north end at Hungry Rd or the south end at Richardsons Crossing. Beach driving is a popular activity on the Macleay Valley Coast. A permit is required to take your vehicle onto approved driving beaches. Permits are valid in the Kempsey, Port Macquarie-Hastings and Nambucca shires. […]