Bushwalkers short on time can get a taste of one of the full multi-day NSW Great Walks by walking a smaller section that can be hiked in a day or less.
These day walks are located all around NSW including some of the best sections of NSW Great Walks. Hikers will experience beautiful landscapes from coastal, alpine, woodland and rainforest, and journey to waterfalls, lookouts and local villages. More info click here.
Six day hikes to sample a NSW Great Walk
Grand Cliff Top Walk, Blue Mountains
Gordon Falls to Katoomba walk - Gordon Falls to Katoomba walk is 8km and the second day of the full Grand Cliff Top Walk, in the Blue Mountains. It offers impressive views of Three Sisters Aborigi-nal Place and Mount Solitary.
Distance - 8km one-way
Time - 3-4hrs
Grade - Grade 3
Tomaree Coastal Walk, Port Stephens
Birubi Point to One Mile Beach walking track
This 7.5 km one-way walk from Birubi Point to One Mile Beach offers ocean views and Aboriginal culture. Located in Tomaree National Park near Port Stephens, it winds through several coastal villages with convenient facilities.
Distance - 7.5km one-way
Time - 4hrs - 4hrs 30min
Grade - Grade 3
Murramarang South Coast Walk*, South Coast
Burrawang walking track
Burrawang walking track, across Depot Beach Headland, features scenic coastal views, forests and birdwatching in Murramarang National Park, near Batemans Bay.
Distance – 2km return
Time - 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
Grade - Grade 4
*Currently closed due to storm damage. Reopening soon when safe
Light to Light Walk, Sapphire Coast
Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek walking track
A section of the 30km Light to Light Walk, Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek walk covers 13.2km through scenic coast forest, with opportunities for swimming, fishing and birdwatching.
Distance – 13.2km one-way
Time - 4hrs 30min - 5hrs 30min
Grade – Grade 4
Snowies Alpine Walk, Snowy Mountains
Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat walk
Experience a taste of adventure on this 12km walk from Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat in Kosci-uszko National Park weaving through iconic tangled snow gums and alongside the Thredbo River.
Distance – 12km one-way
Time – 4-5 hours
Grade – Grade 3
Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk, Tweed-Byron Hinterland
Byan Yangala loop walk
Travel back in time as you walk through ancient Gondwana rainforest on the Byan Yangala loop walk. Immerse yourself in nature less than 1 hour from Byron Bay.
Distance – 6.5km loop
Time – 2 - 3hrs
Grade – Grade 3