Starlights Trail

Attraction
Starlight's trail, Nattai National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government
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Park alerts

Nattai National Park

3 current alerts · Checked 10 Oct 2026, 2:05 am

  • Elsewhere in the parkFire bansUntil 31 Mar 2027

    Park Fire Ban - Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves

    A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

    • They're under direct control of an adult
    • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
    • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

    However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:

    • Yellomundee Regional Park

      • Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place

    If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

About

Starlights trail is part of the greater trail network between Mittagong and Katoomba, where you can walk for up to seven days in complete, untouched wilderness.

A favourite bushwalker's hike, this walk runs through Nattai National Park and into Nattai Wilderness, with astonishing views of Nattai River and its surrounding cliffs.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy majestic views from Ahearn lookout of cliffs and bluffs. Walkers travelling south of Emmetts Flat can also see glimpses of the towering Russell's needle sandstone spur and Mount Jellore.

Many eucalyptus trees will line your path, as well as pockets of blue-leaved stringybark forest and, on Nattai River, majestic stands of Nattai Sandstone River peppermint forest.

The walk at a glance

Nattai National Park · Sydney and surrounds · Country NSW

Starlights trail is a scenic bushwalk, suited to experienced hikers, which forms part the Greater Blue Mountains trail network between Mittagong and Katoomba.

Difficulty
Grade 4 · Hard
Distance
11km return
Time
4 - 5hrs

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Drinking water

Plan your walk

Access, facilities and practical details.

Frequently asked questions

6 questions

Get in touch

Park office

02 4720 6200

Where you'll be

Wattle Ridge Road

Wattle Ridge NSW 2575