Great North Walk - Palm Grove Nature Reserve
Experience a picturesque section of the Great North Walk in Palm Grove Nature Reserve, a haven of rainforest and wildlife near Gosford.
Discover a scenic section of the iconic 250km Great North Walk within Palm Grove Nature Reserve, NSW. This accessible trail offers a taste of Australian bushwalking, meandering through open forests and descending into a cool, moist rainforest. Enjoy birdwatching, wildlife photography, and the sounds of native frogs in this easily accessible natural haven near Gosford.
A brief summary to Great North walk - Palm Grove Nature Reserve
- M8M2+22, Palm Grove, New South Wales, 2258, AU
- +61243204200
- Visit website
- Monday 7 am-7 pm
- Tuesday 7 am-7 pm
- Wednesday 7 am-7 pm
- Thursday 7 am-7 pm
- Friday 7 am-7 pm
- Saturday 7 am-7 pm
- Sunday 7 am-7 pm
Local tips
- Bring binoculars for enhanced birdwatching opportunities along the trail.
- Check the weather forecast before visiting, as the creek crossing on Kilkenny Road can be slippery when wet.
- Be aware that mobile reception within the park is limited or non-existent.
Getting There
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Driving
To reach Palm Grove Nature Reserve from the F3 Freeway, take the Peats Ridge Road exit. Turn right onto Wisemans Ferry Road, then right again onto Dog Trap Road, and finally left onto Kilkenny Road. Follow Kilkenny Road to the end, where you'll find the entrance to the reserve and parking area. Alternatively, from the F3 Freeway, take the Pacific Highway exit for Ourimbah. Head south along Pacific Highway and take the first right onto Ourimbah Creek Road, continuing for approximately 9.5km to reach the other entrance. Parking is free at both Kilkenny Road and Ourimbah Creek Road entrances.
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Public Transport
To access Palm Grove Nature Reserve via public transport, take a train to Gosford Station. From Gosford Station, transfer to a bus heading towards Somersby. Check the NSW transport info website for the most up-to-date bus schedules and routes. From Somersby, you may need to walk or take a taxi to reach the Kilkenny Road entrance of the reserve. A one-way train fare from Central Station in Sydney to Gosford Station costs approximately $8-$11. Bus fares from Gosford to Somersby are typically around $3-$5.
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