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Sugar Creek trail is a 1.7km, grade 4 hike in Wallingat National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 45 minutes to complete.

Length: 1.7km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade 4 (Hard)

Style: Return

Start: Cabbage Palm Loop Walk

End: Cabbage Palm Loop Walk

Location: Wallingat National Park

State: New South Wales

Nearby town: Wallingat

From state capital: 276km

Latitude: -32.32565636

Longitude: 152.4508861

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Hike Overview

Sugar Creek trail, also known as Hotel Creek track, is a short walk through lush rainforest and dense palm forest. Starting from Sugar Creek picnic area, it's a nice hike or easy mountain bike trail that the whole family will enjoy. There is an abundance of wildlife to keep you entertained. You're bound to spot popular locals such as wallabies, goannas and echidnas. If you're lucky you might also spot koalas, yellow-bellied gliders and a powerful owl. There are also over 200 bird species found in Wallingat so keep your binoculars handy to get close up views of king parrots, glossy black cockatoos and blue wrens. Find a place along the way to sit and take in the peaceful sounds of the forest. You can then head back to the picnic area to cook up a storm on the barbecue and relax among the tall cabbage palms and flooded gums.

Track Grade

Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

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Sugar Creek Trail Walk (1.7km)

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Getting there

Sugar Creek Trail Walk (1.7km)

On entering Wallingat National Park:Follow Sugar Creek Road through the park and take the turn-off to Sugar Creek picnic area Parking Parking is available at Sugar Creek picnic area.

Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.

The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.

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Gear to consider

What you carry in your pack will depend on the weather, terrain, time of year, type of adventure, and personal preferences. Having trouble deciding what gear’s right for you? My free planning, food and packing checklists provide an introduction to things your could consider (as well as the Ten Essentials) on your day, overnight and multi-day adventures. Customise your kit according to your personal needs, always considering safety first.

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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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Sugar Creek Trail Walk (1.7km)