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OSM map layer · LineString
-28.56, 153.34 · rel 20185055
-28.56, 153.34 · rel 20185055
Historic Nightcap Track
18,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
New South Wales · -28.56°N ·
153.34°E
18,2km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× viewpoint
3× summit
Peates Mountain Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
18,2 km
100%
Peates Mountain
summit ·
on the route
18,2 km
100%
Mount Matheson
summit ·
42 m off route
18,2 km
100%
Tea Tree Lookout
viewpoint ·
49 m off route
18,2 km
100%
Doughboy Lookout
viewpoint ·
207 m off route
18,2 km
100%
Mount Nardi
summit ·
226 m off route
18,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Historic Nightcap Track is 18.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Historic Nightcap Track takes approximately 4h 32min to complete.
No, Historic Nightcap Track is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Historic Nightcap Track starts near coordinates -28.5985, 153.3783.
Historic Nightcap Track is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.