Mount Dromedary / Gulaga

Mount Dromedary, also called Gulaga, is a summit in New South Wales rising to 806 meters with densely forested slopes and steep walking routes. The landscape shows volcanic rock formations that have shaped the terrain for thousands of years.

The mountain was sighted and named by Captain James Cook in 1770, who compared its shape to a camel's hump. This name appeared on maps afterwards, while the location held different significance for Aboriginal people for thousands of years.

The Yuin Aboriginal people hold this mountain as their Mother Mountain, central to their creation stories and spiritual practices. It remains an important place for ceremony and cultural connection to the land.

The hike from the nearby town of Tilba takes about half a day and requires standard hiking gear but no specialized climbing equipment. The trail is well marked, but visitors should bring comfortable shoes and plenty of water since the ascent grows steeper as you climb.

Between 1878 and 1920, miners worked the slopes seeking gold and extracted significant amounts from the rock. Traces of this mining activity are still visible today as old shafts and abandoned work sites scattered across the hillside.

GPS coordinates: -36.30628,150.02831

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:24