Best trails in Deua National Park
The Deua National Park is located inland of Moruya in NSW on land of the Yuin traditional owners who for thousands of years travelled the escarpments and established pathways between the coast and Monaro Tablelands. There are many sites of Indigenous spiritual significance throughout the park including scarred trees, middens, dreaming trails and grinding grooves.
The diverse landscapes and landforms of the Deua National Park include grassy woodland, peatlands, swamps, gorges, mountain peaks, and limestone karst systems - which provide habitat for over 106 bird species, and support unique and rare species of gum trees such as the woila and jilliga ash. Visiting during spring is a great time to see the park bursting with wildflowers and bustling with birdlife.
Top trails
- (145)•Moderate•7.2 mi•Est. 3.5–4 hrThis is a challenging walk to Reedy Creek along Marble Arch Track through a fairly open wooded eucalypt forest. Be sure to leave early on your walk to avoid being caught in the dark. This is quite a remote walk, so remember to bring everything you will need for such a walk. Water, food and decent shoes are essential items to bring along on your trip,
- (9)•Hard•48.8 mi•Est. 24 hr+This scenic route is a top pick for off-road driving and camping in NSW. The loop commences in the town of Moruya and follows the Princess Highway, turns into Larrys Mountain Road through the Wandera State Forest and continues onto Araluen Road up to the Deua National Park, roughly a 20 minute drive. There will be a left turnoff after The Lagoon into Merricumbene Firetrail, which first passes Dry Creek Campground and proceeds south into the Oulla Creek Firetrail which is where the 4x4...
- (1)•Moderate•1.3 mi•Est. 1–1.5 hrIf you’re keen for a steep climb rewarded with spectacular views, the Wyanbene Caves Mountain Summit track in Deua National Park is a great choice. This out-and-back trail starts from the Wyanbene Caves camping area, and immediately begins the ascent up the slopes of Wyanbene Caves Mountain. The area is an important refuge for wildlife, and you're stepping into the traditional country of the Walbanga Aboriginal People. While traversing the slopes, be on the lookout for wildlife like Eastern...