First sighted by the explorer John Oxley in 1817, this Reserve of approximately 1,300 hectares is a short drive from the centre of Wellington. It offers several walking trails of various durations plus a number of lookouts to gaze down across the town, its two rivers (the Bell and Macquarie) and valley.
The reserve is home to various woodland birds, such as Fuscous, White-eared and Yellow-faced Honeyeaters, Speckled Warblers and Red-capped Robins.
If coming from the Dubbo end of town go straight through the first round-about and then turn right at the second round-about, cross the Bell River and then proceed for approximately two kilometres and you’ll see the sign to the Reserve on your right. If coming from the Molong direction turn left at the first round-about and then go straight ahead at the second one.
For the entrance 32°33’11.04″S, 148°54’58.41″E
There are bar-b-ques, picnic tables and basic toilets facilities. No camping is allowed and caravans are not recommended as the road is quite steep and narrow in places.
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Go to www.mtarthurreserve.org.au or or go see the friendly people at the Visitor Information Centre in the centre of town to pickup the walking trails brochure.
