Hiking in Bungonia National Park

Green track 

• Distance 6.7 - 7.5 km
• Duration 3 hr - 3 hr 30 min
• Altitude max 600m
• Altitude min 524m
• Trail type Loop

Driving time approx. 4 hrs for the round trip.

Below are some highlights, note that all of them may not accessible during our hike. 

1. Mass Cave (may be closed):
   • Short detour from the main trail.
   • Historical significance with past church services.
   • Requires headlamp (but phone's flash should be sufficient).
   • Caution for those with claustrophobia.
2. Natural Lookout:
   • Great views over Bungonia Gorge.
   • Accessible via a short detour.
   • Requires caution near edges.
3. Adams Lookout:
   • Main car park with facilities (toilet, picnic area, gas barbecue).
   • Wheelchair accessible.
   • Upper and lower lookouts with panoramic gorge views.
4. Jerrara Lookout:
   • Older infrastructure needing some TLC.
   • Offers a different viewpoint across the gorge.
5. Final Return Leg:
   • Views of the mine across the valley.
   • Combines sections of the Green, White, and Red Tracks.
   • Leads back to the starting point at David Reid car park.

Facilities

• Parking: We will park at David Reid car park.
• Toilets: Located at Adams Lookout.
• Picnic Areas: Available at Adams Lookout with gas barbecue.

Trail Experience

• Scenery: Panoramic views, open bushland, gorge vistas.
• Wildlife: Limited sightings, mainly bird calls.
• Trail Condition: Well-maintained main trail, rougher side options.
• Signage: Reasonably good, but some signs may be misleading.

Things to have

• Good hiking shoes
• Backpack
• Phone (fully charged), Power bank (optional)
• Water Bottle
• Snacks/Lunch
• Waterproof outer layer (optional to wear should have in your backpack, since precipitation is less than 6%)
• First Aid Kit (optional)
   

More details here: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/green-track

We may be able to explore other tracks depending on the time left.