Find the best accommodation for your next trail walk
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment manages some of the most incredible walking tracks in New South Wales (NSW). Whether you’re looking for a family bushwalk or a physically challenging week-long trek, there are stunning tracks throughout the state.
While there is other private accommodation on the way, we’ve pulled together a list of the Crown land sites where you can stay along your preferred trail. If following the famous footsteps of early explorers tickles your fancy, or you want to experience NSW's vast beauty and heritage, we can help you.
The Hume and Hovell Track
The Hume and Hovell Track is 426 kilometres of pure, rugged Australian countryside. It follows a similar route set out by famous explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell all those years ago. Experience a stunning mix of public roads, purpose-built track, fire trails and some of the most breathtaking footbridges in the state. The track stretches from Yass all the way to Albury and is full of campsites, secluded picnic locations and beautiful rivers.
The Crown land managed accommodation you’ll find along this route is below.
- Burrinjuck Waters state park
- Wee jaspers Reserves
- Thomas Boyd Trackhead
- Henry Angel Trackhead
The Great North Walk
Spanning the distance from Sydney all the way through to the Hunter Valley and Newcastle, the Great North Walk beautifully represents the state as a whole. Experience the city lights of Sydney Harbour and then trek the 250 kilometres north to experience the majesty of the north coast. You’ll pass through iconic areas including Berowra Valley, Hawkesbury River, Watagan Mountains, Lake Macquarie and the Newcastle coastline.
The Crown land managed accommodation you’ll find along this route is below.
- Patonga camping ground NSW
- Seal Rocks Holiday Park
- Beachfront Holiday Park
- Swansea Gardens Lakeside Holiday Park
- Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park
- Belmont Pines Lakeside Holiday Park
The Six Foot Track
The Six Foot Track is a gorgeous, three-day trek exploring the state forests and national parks all the way from Katoomba in the Blue Mountains to the majestic Jenolan Caves. The path actually follows the original horse track set out by NSW Premier the Hon. Alexander Stuart in 1884. You’ll follow Coxs River and experience some of NSW’s most spectacular views. There are campsites along the way, or you can opt to do shorter day trips to experience this walk.
The Crown land managed accommodation you’ll find along this route is below.
- Katoomba falls caravan park
- Jenolan caravan park
The Wiradjuri Walking Track
The Wiradjuri Walking Track is a 42-kilometre, round-trip walk through the outback of NSW. Exploring Wagga Wagga and its surrounds, you can drop in on the beautiful botanic gardens or even visit the zoo as you drink in the spectacular view of Lake Albert and the Australian Alps. This walk marries our deep, rugged history and culture with a traditional Australian outback setting. There are many places to stay in and around Wagga Wagga.
The Crown land managed accommodation you’ll find along this route is below.
- Temora Caravan Park
- Junee Caravan Park
- Heart of the country
- Jugiong Camping Reserve
- Wagga Wagga Beach Caravan Park
- Cootamundra Caravan Park
- Coolamon Caravan Park
Abrahams Bosom Tracks
The Abrahams Bosom Tracks span a number of smaller walks where you can enjoy our amazing coastline together with a unique mix of both European and Aboriginal history. The walks follow the Beecroft Headland, affectionately named Abraham’s Bosom for its ability to shelter and protect vessels from the turbulent coast. The area is a short drive from Nowra and the many walks will accommodate you no matter what your fitness level.
The Crown land managed accommodation you’ll find along this route is below.
- Currarong Beachside Tourist Park
The Bicentennial National Trail
This is one of Australia’s best long-distance trekking experiences. The Bicentennial National Trail spans Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. It is an extraordinary 5,330 kilometres.
This track was developed over years of careful design and negotiation in a bid to create a long-distance experience similar to the American Appalachian Trail. The track mirrors a combination of horse, mail and other trails set out since colonisation and eventually developed to celebrate the bicentenary of European settlement in Australia. The rich history and environment are all set out in the multiple guidebooks available to help trekkers make their way. In NSW, there are many campsites, caravan parks and other accommodation along the way.
The Crown land managed accommodation you’ll find along this route is below.
- Lake Glenbawn State Park
- Jenolan caravan park
- Jindabyne Holiday park
