3 Best Hiking Trails in Wollongong

“Garawarra State Conservation Area has a beautiful environment with stunning waterfalls mostly popular for leisurely walks, mountain biking, horse riding and picnics. Garawarra Conservation Area features heathland, eucalyptus forest and rainforest, as well as the burst of wild forest during late winter and early spring. Garawarra offers an elegant natural experience to visitors, that is characterized by a humid temperature, with warm summers and gentle winters. The area gets rainfall over 1000 millimetres a year. Garawarra is an excellent destination to get a bushwalking experience, also explore the region of rainforest birds, a diverse range of frogs and reptiles.”

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“Blackbutt Forest Reserve is an expansive natural bushland reserve, spanning 250 acres. The Blackbutt Forest ensures comprehensive picnic spots, a children's playground and barbeque facilities. The reserve is a popular destination for leisurely strolls, walking trails and having a quality time with loved ones, also provides opportunities like observing birds and exploring wildlife. Blackbutt Forest Reserve is a perfect spot for a picnic, and family gatherings, also provides a wide range of open spaces for kids, also portrays diverse Australian wildlife. The Reserve ensures the amenities like car parking, public toilets and also dog friendly.”

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“Clover Hill Trail is a popular destination for interesting walks through the dense shade of the forest, and provides escarpment views of waterfalls and rainforest. Clover Hill includes the activities of birdwatching, bushwalking and for adventures walk. The Hill has a huge rainforest, tree ferns, beefwood, cabbage tree palms, lllawarra flame trees and eucalyptus, which also serves as a home for lyrebirds and goannas. At a frequent period, the visitors can enjoy the kangaroos hopping out. The elegant view of the Rainbow forest attracts the viewers. A small walk from the park will get to the creek, which gives a great swimming experience. The hill ensures the free entry.”

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