Where

Conimbla National Park in Country NSW

Distance

4km loop

Time suggested

1hr 30min - 2hrs

Grade

Grade 4

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, sunscreen

Please note

• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
• If you’re bushwalking in this park, it’s a good idea to bring a topographic map and compass, or a GPS.
• The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you’re well-prepared for your visit.
• There is limited/no mobile reception in this park

Ironbark walking track is a pleasant 1.5hr looped bushwalk that winds its way along a ridge and up onto a broad flat plateau, which overlooks Cherry Creek. Here, you can stop and admire the scenic views looking out east to Cowra and the mountains and farmlands beyond.

Along the way, you’ll stroll through dry eucalypt forests, ironbark, black cypress pine, scribbly gum, red stringybark and heathlands, all of which hold ample opportunities for birdwatching.

Among the more interesting bird species you might spot here – with the local birdlife being particularly active in the morning – are turquoise and superb parrots, brown treecreepers, grey-crowned babblers, white-fronted chats, and diamond firetails.

In spring, the flowering heath and wildflowers that cover the ground can be quite breathtaking. For a shorter walk, take Wallaby walking track to Wallaby picnic area.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

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A peaceful bush getaway

Conimbla offers a quiet refuge for people as well. It's great for bird watching, bushwalking and heading off the beaten track to discover some of the park's hidden beauties. Wallaby picnic area is also an easily-accessed, tranquil spot to enjoy a picnic with family and friends.

A sanctuary for native plants and animals

Conimbla National Park is a large patch of vegetation surrounded by rugged farming country. The plants and animals here have had little disturbance in the last 40 years, making it an important reminder of vegetation native to the ranges and hills of central west NSW. Conimbla is particularly known for its diverse array of orchids, including the only known population of the beautiful and unusual midge orchid. In spring, the ground is covered with masses of beautiful wildflowers. Conimbla is also an important refuge for many birds, as it is the largest remnant of native vegetation in the local area and has a diversity of foliage, from open forest to heathland. A number of threatened species that have been recorded in the park have not been observed elsewhere in the surrounding farming country. With low visitation numbers, the park is incredibly peaceful, making it ideal for bird watching.