Introduction
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park protects dramatic gorge country, waterfalls, dry rainforest, wilderness, and parts of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area on the New South Wales Northern Tablelands. The park is known for Apsley Falls, Wollomombi Gorge, Dangars Gorge, Green Gully, remote 4WD areas, bush camping, and habitat for threatened brush-tailed rock-wallabies.
For background on the park's geography and history, see the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park Wikipedia page. For current visitor guidance, local alerts, park map, day-use vehicle permit notes, camping, and official safety information, use the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park official NSW page.
The live camera on this page is the NSW National Parks brush-tailed rock-wallaby cam in the Green Gully area. NSW National Parks says the stream is live from 7am to 5pm AEST daily, with late afternoon until dusk often a good time to look for wallabies.
Top Hikes
The Green Gully Track is the park's signature difficult hike: a 65 km / 40.4 mi multi-day, hut-to-hut wilderness walk for experienced hikers. Elevation gain varies by route profile and day, but the full trip involves repeated steep climbs and descents through gorge country, so treat it as a strenuous backcountry commitment with bookings required.
Apsley Gorge Rim walking track is a short but rewarding waterfall-area walk near Apsley Falls. NSW National Parks lists it as a 1.2 km / 0.7 mi loop, with mostly gentle terrain near the accessible lookout section and big views into the Apsley Gorge.
McDirtys walking track near Dangars Gorge is a longer gorge-rim walk with views toward McDirtys lookout and the surrounding ridges. NSW National Parks lists the route as a medium walk; expect exposed sections, uneven ground, and changing weather around the gorge edge.
Camping and Lodging
Oxley Wild Rivers has NSW National Parks campgrounds and accommodation options, including Apsley Falls campground, Dangars Gorge campground, Long Point campground and picnic area, and bookable Green Gully huts for the multi-day track. Some areas are remote, and 4WD access, gate keys, bookings, or day-use vehicle permits may apply.
Check the official NSW campgrounds and accommodation search before choosing a base. NSW National Parks notes day-use vehicle permits for Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area; if camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.
Weather and Road Conditions
Weather and access can change quickly in gorge country. Heavy rain can affect unsealed roads, creek crossings, walking tracks, and waterfall-area lookouts, while hot weather and fire danger can affect summer plans. Always check NSW National Parks local alerts before driving into remote precincts or starting a long walk.
Getting Around - Transportation
Main visitor areas are reached from Armidale, Walcha, Waterfall Way, and the Oxley Highway, but the park has several separated precincts rather than one single entrance. Some day-use areas are suitable for conventional vehicles in good weather, while Riverside, Youdales Hut, East Kunderang, and some other remote access roads require careful planning, 4WD capability, permits, or keys.
Webcam Notes
Feed credit: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.