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Length: 9km
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Duration: 5.5hrs
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Grade: 3
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Style: One Way
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Start: Forest Rd, Border Ranges
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End: Tweed Range Scenic Dr, Border Ranges
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Location: Border Ranges National Park
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 771 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -28.415116
Longitude: 153.021355
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Border Ranges National Park...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
If you love oxygen-rich rainforests, then you've got to try Booyong walking track from Sheepstation Creek campground or Forest Tops campground. This long walk is a perfect introduction to the lush world of Border Ranges National Park in northern NSW. Retracing the historic steps of the old loggers, you'll pass thick forests of majestic booyong trees. Look for the birds nest ferns and lilies that grow from the old stumps; a reminder of nature's ability to restore and reclaim.
The dense canopy makes this a great place for birdwatching, so bring your binoculars. Here, you might see the regent bowerbird or the vibrant green catbird with its mournful call. If you're lucky, you might get a glimpse of the black-breasted button-quail, only found in this area.
And if you're feeling extra energetic, be sure take a detour onto the picturesque Rosewood loop.
Take a virtual tour of Booyong walking track captured with Google Street View Trekker.
About the region
Border Ranges National Park in the North Coast region
Border Ranges National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Getting there
Booyong walking track is in the Sheepstation Creek precinct of Border Ranges National Park. To get there:From Lismore, head north-west and follow signs to Kyogle for approximately 40km.From Kyogle, follow the Murwillumbah road for 30km north to Barkers Vale.Enter the eastern precinct of the park along the Tweed Range Scenic DriveFollow the signs to Sheepstation Creek or Forest Tops campgrounds Road quality Check the weather before you set out as the road to Booyong walking track can become boggy when it rains. Parking Parking is available at either Sheepstation Creek campground or Forest Tops campground.
Tips
This one way track can be undertaken from either Sheepstation Creek or Forest Tops campgrounds
Ensure you are equipped for the return trip or else organise a pickup from either end
In order to help protect the delicate balance in the rainforest, ensure you wipe off sunscreen or other creams before you go swimming; they can harm or even kill the local frog communities.
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.