Mount Carnarvon walking track

Where

Morton National Park in South Coast, Country NSW

Distance

0.7km return

Time suggested

15 - 30min

Grade

Grade 3

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply in the Bundanoon precinct of Morton National Park.

What to
bring

Drinking water, sunscreen, hat

Please note

Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching.

The view from Echo Point picnic area is memorable in its own right, but for something even more secluded, follow a track south from the picnic area as it descends through an interesting cliff line down some stairs. These are carved directly out of the old rock. The track then climbs gently to the isolated hilltop of Mount Carnarvon, with its own unique lookout, offering yet another vantage point over Morton National Park.

This is a terrific spot for birdwatching, given the park’s staggering variety of native species: birds of prey circle the lookout during the day, and owls frequent the area at night. It’s also a great place to appreciate the heathland flowers during spring, with black drumsticks, yellow banksia, purple geebungs and prickly hakeas sighted in the area.

After taking your fill of the scenic vista, retrace your steps up the sandstone escarpment, then consider breaking for a picnic lunch at Echo Point.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info