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The Green Gully Track

North Coast, Country NSW

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about The Green Gully Track.

Track grading

Features of this track

Distance

65km loop

Time

4 - 5 days

Quality of markings

Sign posted

Experience required

Experienced bushwalkers

Gradient

Very steep and difficult

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Rough track, many obstacles

Getting there and parking

The Green Gully Track starts and ends at Cedar Creek Cottage in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Your car will be left behind a locked gate during your walk. Detailed information on how to reach Cedar Creek Cottage is provided after you make a booking.

Cedar Creek Cottage access: You'll receive an access code in your booking confirmation email to access Cedar Creek Cottage on your first night.

Parking

While you’re on the track, your car is kept behind a locked gate at Cedar Creek. Your first night at Cedar Creek Cottage has undercover parking, but you'll need to move your car to Cedar Creek Lodge, 50m away and leave it in the open while you're on the track.

Facilities

Cedar Creek Cottage has 6 high-density foam mattresses on old stretcher beds, a hot shower, flushing toilet, slow combustion wood fire, outside fire pit and paved area, basic kitchen with two gas burners, cutlery and crockery, large billy, large frying pan, large saucepan/rice cooker and coffee percolator, 6 camp chairs with side tables, a small 12 volt fridge/freezer, an outdoor gas barbecue, outdoor picnic table and undercover parking.

Birds Nest, Green Gully and Colwells Huts each have an outdoor picnic table and paved area, indoor and outdoor open fireplaces, 6 camping chairs, 6 high-density foam mattresses on stretcher beds, a 2-burner gas ring and gas bottles, basic crockery and cutlery, large billy, large frying pan, large saucepan/rice cooker and coffee percolator, internal sink, and a pit toilet. Colwells Hut sleeps 4 inside and another 2 outside on stretcher beds.

Cedar Creek Lodge has 10 high-density foam mattresses on bunk beds in 3 bedrooms, a hot shower, flushing toilet, a slow combustion wood fire, outside fire pit and paved area, a fully equipped kitchen, including fridge (no freezer), gas oven, grill and stove, coffee percolator, cutlery and crockery, dining table and chairs, lounge chairs, an outdoor gas barbecue, outdoor picnic table, and a large verandah. 

Each hut has an internal fireplace and a fire pit outside. Fires are not permitted outside of these areas. Firewood is only provided between 1 April and 30 September, outside the bushfire period. Please use as little firewood as possible, it's an expensive item to replace in these remote locations.  

Drinking water. Each hut has a rainwater tank. We recommend that you boil all water or bring means of purifying the water before drinking.

Power. Cedar Creek Lodge has renewable 240 volt power, but cannot run devices drawing large currents like toasters, hairdryers or EV vehicles. The other huts have 12 volt solar power for lighting only.

Rubbish. Please note there are no bins along the track, so you’ll need to carry all rubbish to deposit in the bins provided in the final hut.

Toilets

  • Flush toilets
  • Non-flush toilets

Showers

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

Each hut has an internal fireplace and a fire pit outside. Fires are not permitted outside of these areas. Firewood is only provided between 1 April and 30 September, outside the bushfire period. Please use as little firewood as possible, it's an expensive item to replace in these remote locations.

We recommend that each group carry an emergency cooking device such as a small methylated spirit stove.

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)
  • Fire rings (firewood supplied)

Drinking water

Each hut has a rainwater tank. We recommend that you boil all water or bring means of purifying the water before drinking.

Electric power

Cedar Creek Lodge has renewable 240 volt power, but cannot run devices drawing large currents such as toasters and hairdryers. The other huts have 12 volt solar power for lighting only.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Maps

You'll find a detailed pocket map to help you navigate the track when you arrive at Cedar Creek Cottage. It includes the route line, contours, grid references, emergency information, mobile coverage spots and locations of huts and trails. You won't need a topographical map.

You can also download the NSW National Parks app before you leave home. Make sure you download Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and Werrikimbe National Park in the app. This will show you where you are on a map of the walk, even when you have no mobile reception. It's a good idea to switch your phone off to save battery, and consider taking a portable charger for your phone too.

First aid and emergencies

In an emergency call police, ambulance, or fire on Triple Zero (000). Give the name Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, the Green Gully Track, and the name of the last hut you stayed in.

There are no first aid supplies in the huts. Bring your own personal first aid kit. A blister kit and sports strapping tape are highly recommended, as the steep climbs in and out of the gorge put pressure on your toes and heels.

If an emergency occurs, arrange for most of the people in your group to stay together, then send at least 2 people for help. Make sure you know where you are on the track – your pocket map has coordinates that you can use with your GPS if you have one.

Other safety

Always check alerts for park closures before you leave home.

You'll need to be fit and prepared for long, sometimes arduous walking over 4 days in a remote location. The track includes very steep sections and multiple creek crossings. Never take shortcuts or leave the route.

The weather is unpredictable and prone to storms, flooding and high fire danger in summer. Be equipped for changing conditions. In a severe storm, seek refuge under a hard roof, or low-lying, open areas. Avoid exposed locations, ridges, gorges, large trees, high points, and water edges. Take extra care and watch out for falling tree branches, especially after wind or rain.

Ticks and leeches are common in this subtropical landscape, especially in summer. Wear long, loose clothing to prevent insect bites and know how to treat a snake bite or tick bite. 

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

There’s no landline phone at Cedar Creek. The only mobile phone reception is at Cedar Creek Lodge. There's limited service for texting up at the main entry gate depending on your network provider.

Mobile phone service is available on some networks at scattered high points along the track. These are marked on the map provided after booking.

Keep your mobile phone switched off to save battery, except in the case of an emergency. The phone will be searching hard for a signal which will flatten the battery quicker than normal. Consider bringing a portable power bank to charge your phone as well. Download the Emergency Plus app and consider taking a personal locator beacon for emergencies

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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Park info

  • in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
  • Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.

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