Goodenia Rainforest walking track is a 1.2km, grade 4 hike located in South East Forests National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 45 minutes to complete.
Hike overview
Set out on the Goodenia Rainforest walk and discover a magnificent stand of cool temperate rainforest that is unique in this part of NSW.
An excellent track for walking with children, the 1.2km nature walk leads down into a lush gully of ferns and understorey species. Enjoy the shade provided by the dense lilly pilly canopy and keep an eye out for moss-covered rocks, vines and quirky-looking beetles as you explore.
As you walk, listen out for the wonderful stream of mimicked calls performed by the superb lyrebird or the whip-crack song of the eastern whipbird.
The walk starts at Goodenia Rainforest picnic area, so if you have time before or after the walk you could stop for a picnic or barbecue lunch.
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Tips
It's a good idea to put sunscreen on before you set out and remember to take a hat and plenty of drinking water
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to bird watch
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.
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Getting there
The Goodenia Rainforest walking track is in the eastern section of South East Forests National Park. To get there turn right into Mount Darragh Road (just after Pambula). Drive for about 15 minutes and then turn right onto Chalkhills Road, following signs for the Goodenia Rainforest walk. Parking Parking is available at Goodenia Rainforest picnic area
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