Blackbutt Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions
Start (-30.3573257,152.7709961)
Mode Car
Directions From Waterfall Way, B78
Turn on to Dome Road then drive for 6.9 km
Finish (-30.3622674,152.7981757)
Mode (end) Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the car park at the start. Find the bollard at the start. After another 970 m cross the ford. After another 175 m cross the ford. After another 135 m cross the ford. After another 245 m pass the "Callicoma Falls" (30 m on your left). After another 75 m cross the ford. After another 400 m cross the ford. After another 75 m cross the ford. After another 140 m cross the ford. After another 265 m cross the ford. After another 570 m cross the ford. After another 1.2 km pass the waterfall (15 m on your right). After another 40 m pass the "Casuarina Falls" (45 m on your left). Then cross the ford.
	After another 780 m continue straight. After another 1.1 km cross the ford. After another 200 m cross the ford. After another 155 m cross the ford. After another 170 m come to a toilet. A shelter. A BBQ.
	The end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Blackbutt Walking Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	6.7 km
Time	3 h to 4 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 6.7 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 6.7 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	6.7 km	[toilet]
Shelter	6.7 km	[shelter]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Dorrigo Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 6 October
  
  27°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 24 to 30.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  10°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 30.
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  11°C → 25°C
  Showers increasing.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 20mm
  
  Becoming cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 27.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  9°C → 13°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 25mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 19.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  6°C → 22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Dorrigo National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Closed areas due to flood damage
  Slingsbys trail is closed until further notice due to severe flooding causing damage to infrastructure (bridge).
  The western part of Syndicate walking track is closed from Tuesday 16 January 2024 until further notice. NPWS staff are working to assess the damage and repair options. The area will reopen when safe.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 6652 0900.
  
  Closed areas: Never Never picnic area shelter shed closed
  Never Never picnic area shelter is closed until further notice to allow for reconstruction works. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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Start	(-30.3573257,152.7709961)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Waterfall Way, B78 Turn on to Dome Road then drive for 6.9 km
Finish	(-30.3622674,152.7981757)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

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