National Park Guide
Morton National Park, a national park in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, features a landscape characterized by sandstone escarpments, deep gorges, and dramatic waterfalls. This rugged terrain, combined with diverse forests and mountainous areas, provides a varied environment for outdoor pursuits. The park supports several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more, making it a destination for those seeking active experiences in nature.
Morton National Park…
47
Routes
4.3
(47)
Average rating
903
People visited

4.3
(12)
169
hikers
4.22km
01:17
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(10)
133
hikers
6.94km
03:06
410m
410m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.53km
00:56
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(10)
153
hikers
3.98km
01:12
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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49
riders
19.8km
01:16
230m
230m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
18
riders
34.5km
02:19
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
47.2km
03:28
1,080m
1,080m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
32.3km
02:11
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
riders
49.2km
02:50
1,160m
1,160m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
41.0km
02:02
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
75.9km
04:07
1,380m
1,380m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
42.6km
01:52
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5
riders
45.0km
04:22
1,000m
1,000m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.5
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7
riders
32.9km
02:12
470m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
21.3km
01:33
290m
290m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
25.3km
01:50
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
runners
6.48km
00:41
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
5
runners
5.41km
00:35
90m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
13.6km
01:30
130m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
42.9km
05:10
910m
910m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
17.7km
01:34
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
34.3km
02:18
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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2
riders
22.7km
01:32
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Morton National Park offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The park features more than 40 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 600 visitors.
Popular hiking trails include The Grotto – Renown Lookout loop from Fitzroy Falls, which is 2.5 miles (4.1 km) long. Another well-regarded option is the Pigeon House Mountain loop from Woodburn, spanning 4.3 miles (6.9 km). Explore more options in the Hiking in Morton National Park guide.
Yes, Morton National Park offers easy hiking trails suitable for various skill levels. The Grotto – Renown Lookout loop from Fitzroy Falls is an easy 2.5-mile (4.1 km) route. For more options, consult the Easy hikes in Morton National Park guide.
The park is known for its dramatic waterfalls, including Fitzroy Falls and Belmore Falls. It features deep gorges, sandstone escarpments, and mountainous terrain with peaks like Pigeon House Mountain (Didthul). Diverse forests and rivers also characterize the landscape.
Morton National Park supports touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. Routes range from moderate to difficult, such as the 12.3-mile (19.8 km) Fitzroy Falls – Kangaroo Falls loop for touring cyclists. Specific guides are available for Cycling in Morton National Park and MTB Trails in Morton National Park.
Information regarding specific permits for general park access is typically managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Visitors should check the official park website for current entry requirements and fees.
Morton National Park is renowned for its waterfalls, including Fitzroy Falls and Belmore Falls. Routes often lead to viewpoints overlooking these natural features. A dedicated guide for Waterfall hikes in Morton National Park is available.
Routes in Morton National Park vary in difficulty from easy to difficult. For example, the Hell Hole Trail is rated easy, while the Pigeon House Mountain loop is moderate. Some cycling routes, like the Woodhill Mountain – IV Coffee loop, are classified as difficult.
Morton National Park is a popular destination on komoot, with over 600 visitors having explored its routes. The park's 47 available routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Official information for Morton National Park is available through the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. The Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre can be reached at 02 4887 8270. For general inquiries, contact the National Parks Contact Centre at 1300 072 757.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Morton National Park. These include guides for Hiking, Cycling, MTB Trails, and Gravel biking.
Mountain biking in Morton National Park includes fire trails and more rugged routes. Examples include the Paines Lookout loop from Fitzroy Falls, which is 26.9 miles (43.4 km) long. The MTB Trails in Morton National Park guide provides further details.
Yes, Morton National Park offers routes suitable for jogging and running. The Pigeon House Mountain loop from Woodburn, at 4.3 miles (6.9 km), is one such option. More running trails can be found in the Running Trails in Morton National Park guide.

