Summit Track (660 m) Walk along the ridge between the peaks of Mt Pitt and Mt Bates, the highest points on the island.
Venture through tea-tree forest and stately Norfolk pines. Catch spectacular panoramic views across the island and along the coast.
Old Mountain Track (540 m) Starting at the Mt Pitt Road entrance, this track was the main access to Mt Pitt before World War II. You can still see the remnants of a gun emplacement on this walk.
From the summit, enjoy the expansive views south over Norfolk to Phillip Island.
Bridle Track (1.7 km) Take the Bridle Track from the Captain Cook Monument to the intersection at Red Road Track.
Meander up and around the edge of the coastline through Norfolk Island pines, white oaks and coastal vegetation. You’ll also enjoy spectacular views of the coastline and islets.
Red Stone Link Track (700 m) Use this track between the Bird Rock Track and Bridle Track to avoid the steep climb from the Bird Rock Lookout.
The trail passes through beautiful Norfolk pine forests and rainforests. From October to March the air is full of white terns, black noddies and red-tailed tropic birds.
Bird Rock Track (760 m) This is one of the more challenging walks in the park.
Branching off the Bridle Track, this trail drops steeply down through pine forest to a lookout with spectacular views of the coast and Bird Rock.
You might like to consider returning via the Red Stone Link walk to avoid the steep climb back out.
Red Road Track (1.3 km) This walk goes from the Red Road car park towards the top of Mt Bates.
Experience magnificent stands of Norfolk pine and catch glimpses of deep valleys filled with palms and ferns. This walk is also a good place to spot birds such as the Norfolk Island green parrot.
McLachlan’s Lane (650 m) Follow the path from the park entrance on Red Road to the dry waterfall.
Look closely to see McLachlan’s old house site among the Norfolk pine and white oak forest.
At the end of the track you will discover a lush valley with a waterfall that flows after good rain.
Palm Glen Link Track (910 m) Enjoy the lush greenery as you stroll through one of Norfolk Island’s most spectacular rainforest gullies.
See marvellous tree ferns and stands of Norfolk palms – a palm tree found nowhere else in the world.
There are also panoramic views over the southern parts of Norfolk Island and out to Phillip Island.
Palm Glen Track (290 m) This link walk connects the Palm Glen Circuit Track with the Red Road Track.
Along the way, you’ll see beautiful stands of native Norfolk palm among the giant tree ferns. You might also spot the large and very old bastard oak (Ungeria floribunda ), which is endemic to Norfolk.
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