McDirty's Lookout

Point of Interest

Contact

New South Wales / ACT.

1300 072 757

npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au

nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/mcdirtys-walking-track

Description

This medium walk offers scenic waterfall views over Dangar Falls in World Heritage-listed Oxley Wild Rivers National Park with fabulous wildlife and birdwatching. Distance: 6km return Time suggested: 2 - 3hrs If you like to combine wildlife, waterfalls and birdwatching with an energetic trek, then try the McDirtys walking track. Following the gorge ridge, you can see impressive views of falls country of the northern section of the World Heritage-listed Oxley Wild Rivers National Park from a number of lookouts. At the lookout directly above Dangar Falls, you'll be spritzed by crystal clear mist after a heavy downpour. Passing heathlands and dry gums, look for eastern grey kangaroos relaxing in the shade, as well as scrub wrens, treecreepers and crimson rosellas. From the spectacular Rock Wallaby lookout, you'll see unending scenic views of the deep river gouged ravines. Keep your eye out for the rare gorge wattle that clings to the steep cliffs.

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Location

Lat: -30.676167 Lng: 151.745834