The Drip Gorge
The Drip Gorge
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- evets1232016Sydney, Australia364 contributionsLovely riverside walkThe Drip is a 3Km out-and-back walk along the banks of the Goulburn River, as it travels through a sandstone gorge. It was a lovely walk-we took just over an hour to complete it. The track was generally very good and easy to walk, but there were a couple of sections where it was a bit slippery and some caution was required.Visited December 2022Written 31 December 2022
- MarvoMarksSingapore, Singapore14 contributionsPicnic in the RavineTourists are very well catered for at The Drip, from car parking, toilets, picnic tables and well-maintained walking trails. The tranquility and natural beauty of the area are worth coming back for. This was our second visit in 13 months.Visited January 2023Written 3 January 2023
- Imelda65Sydney, Australia53 contributionsMust doThis is a lovely walk that's not too difficult. Estimated to take 1 1/2 hr, but we did it in 1 hr. Lots of people chose to bring lunch to enjoy at the end of the walk where kids could also have a paddle.Visited January 2023Written 8 January 2023
- Carrell PEpsom, United Kingdom48 contributionsStunningA moderate level 40 minute walk through some stunning scenery. Take your swimmers if you want to take a dip at the end of your walk. Looks like they are upgrading the walk with some new steps during this year so the path will be improved. A good stop off point if you’ve got a couple of hours to spare.Visited February 2023Written 17 February 2023
- 58jnapperBrisbane, Australia358 contributionsStunning Hidden GemThis is a must do while in Mudgee. It is approximately 30 minutes' drive from Mudgee and well worth a visit. Its approximately 1 to 1 and a half hours return grade 3 walk in the Goulbourne River Conservation Area. The track is flat in most places, with some easy going steps every so often with the track hugging the overhanging rock walls. On a warm day it is cooler along the track and the end wall is amazing, with dripping water and ferns growing.Visited February 2023Written 9 March 2023
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Lyn N
Narellan, Australia70 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
What a wonderful place for a walk. Path way well laid out. Some stairs. A pretty little creek. Lives up to its name only a few drops but worth the walk an views. Picturesque.
Written 8 August 2023
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ranuiyoung
Sydney, Australia39 contributions
Feb. 2023
Drip gorge is amazing! It's about 30 min drive north of Mudgee. When there is water flowing through the gorge, during the summer it's a great place to take a dip and cool down in the heat especially after the walk! It's a must see! A beautiful natural wonder! And a great place to stay while you're in Mudgee is the Riverlea Retreat Mudgee!
Written 6 August 2023
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Julie E
6 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
Absolutely worth the drive to visit this area. We really enjoyed the walk and the great scenery. It’s worth allowing enough time to really enjoy the area.
Written 1 July 2023
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Rustyute
Coonabarabran, Australia194 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Solo
I have driven past the The Drip a few times and wondered what’s the big deal? Strange name?
Curiosity got the better of me one overcast Sunday afternoon. There had been a fair bit of rain over the week, so there would be some nice flow in the Goulburn River I figured.
What a beautiful spot to explore, even given the short time I had (and the storm clouds we’re building)
There are toilets and a good sized car park to get away from the Ulan Road.
Not disappointed at all, be great in summer!
Curiosity got the better of me one overcast Sunday afternoon. There had been a fair bit of rain over the week, so there would be some nice flow in the Goulburn River I figured.
What a beautiful spot to explore, even given the short time I had (and the storm clouds we’re building)
There are toilets and a good sized car park to get away from the Ulan Road.
Not disappointed at all, be great in summer!
Written 4 May 2023
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Scott M
89 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
An easy hike of around an hour return, beautiful scenery with the Goulburn river and the gorge country along an easy to follow mostly flat path, with a few steps to navigate some steeper sections.
It would be amazing during or just after rain but we loved it on a sunny day as well.
It would be amazing during or just after rain but we loved it on a sunny day as well.
Written 18 April 2023
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58jnapper
Brisbane, Australia358 contributions
Feb. 2023
This is a must do while in Mudgee. It is approximately 30 minutes' drive from Mudgee and well worth a visit. Its approximately 1 to 1 and a half hours return grade 3 walk in the Goulbourne River Conservation Area. The track is flat in most places, with some easy going steps every so often with the track hugging the overhanging rock walls. On a warm day it is cooler along the track and the end wall is amazing, with dripping water and ferns growing.
Written 9 March 2023
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Carrell P
Epsom, UK48 contributions
Feb. 2023
A moderate level 40 minute walk through some stunning scenery. Take your swimmers if you want to take a dip at the end of your walk. Looks like they are upgrading the walk with some new steps during this year so the path will be improved. A good stop off point if you’ve got a couple of hours to spare.
Written 17 February 2023
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Suzi S
2 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Family
An absolutely beautiful spot and perfect for a warm day. An easy walk to a stunning waterway. Definitely going back
Written 5 February 2023
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Imelda65
Sydney, Australia53 contributions
Jan. 2023
This is a lovely walk that's not too difficult. Estimated to take 1 1/2 hr, but we did it in 1 hr. Lots of people chose to bring lunch to enjoy at the end of the walk where kids could also have a paddle.
Written 8 January 2023
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Bharat I
Sydney, Australia230 contributions
Jan. 2023
great walk and even greater destination where it all ends in a pool of running water; great place to dip in especially on a hot day.
Written 4 January 2023
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Are dogs permitted on this walk?
rickvaleri
Penrith, Australia24 contributions
No, it’s a national park
21/2/1939 T
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Are there accessible rock art sites nearby?
Steve B
Wentworth Falls, Australia6 contributions
Yes - Hands On Rock, is a short drive further along Ulan Road, sign posted on your left as you head north, there is car park, and a short walk to the art site that has some interpretation, worth a visit, especially if you are at The Drip.
retroguy67
Adelaide, Australia7 contributions
Are dogs on leashes allowed on this walk?
Fran H
Castle Hill, Australia28 contributions
Hi,
We saw 2 red-bellied black snakes... if I had my dogs I would definitely have them on leads just in case.
Kelly J
Sydney, Australia22 contributions
Hi,
Just wondering if this walk would be ok with a baby in a carrier (not a pram)?
Cheers!
Julie Bertoldo
Sydney, Australia287 contributions
Yes, however, there is one bit where it is a bit narrow to get through some rocks, so you might have to take the baby out at that stage. It is not a difficult walk if you are used to doing bush walks.
I forgot my walking shoes. Will the walk be ok in flat shoes?
Pamela Q
Lithgow, Australia3 contributions
If your shoes are comfortable in the first place I cannot see why not. You have to go through water at some stages, depending on rainfall etc..so we had to take our shoes of to do this anyway. Hope you enjoy this lovely spot.
How big are the areas for camping or caravanning?
Outnabout57
Mudgee, Australia188 contributions
There is no place for camping and limited turing space to enter with a van.
sorry for the late answer
Jes M
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Hello,
Going to Mudgee in a few weeks just wondering if it's accessible for a pram? Judging by the comments it's not just wanted to check as it looks beautiful.
Kevin301
Singapore, Singapore155 contributions
It would be really tough with a pram.
Quite a few narrow, rocky and steep sections.
The view is great, but I'm sure you wouldn't enjoy the experience of getting there.
Kat S
Sydney, Australia
Hi,
Is this walk dog friendly? We will be visiting Mudgee with our dog in coming weeks and would love to take her on a few good bushwalks.
Thanks,
Kat
TCB1935
Mudgee, Australia55 contributions
Not for dogs. Track is very narrow and is share by both ways of walkers. I didn't appreciate trying not to trip on a dogs while I was there. This person has two. The track is narrow and hard to give way due to rocks and bushes or small cliff edges.
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