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Angophora grove walking track is a 1.2km, grade 3 hike in Yuraygir National Park, New South Wales. This hike typically takes 45 minutes to complete.

Length: 1.2km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: Return

Start: Illaroo Rd

End: Illaroo Rd

Location: Yuraygir National Park

State: New South Wales

Nearby town: Minnie Water

From state capital: 629km

Latitude: -29.76335618

Longitude: 153.2939974

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Hike Overview

Angophora grove walking track is an easy stroll from Illaroo picnic area through bushland adorned with gracious old angophoras. These native Australian trees are also known as smooth-barked apples because European settlers thought they resembled apple trees. Despite being closely related to eucalypts, angophoras are actually part of the myrtle family. Tea tree, coastal cypress and coastal banksia are also part of this forest.
Bring along your binoculars as migrating humpback whales may be visible in season, and osprey and brahminy kites are common to the area.
The walk can be done as a return trip, or it can be linked with Rocky Point track, which offers scenic headland and beach views.

Track Grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

Tips

The weather in the area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you're well-prepared for your visit.
There is limited mobile reception in this park
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go bird watching or whale watching

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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Angophora Grove Walking Track (1.2km)

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Getting there

Angophora Grove Walking Track (1.2km)

Angophora grove walking track is in the Minnie Water (central) section of Yuraygir National Park. To get there:Turn off Pacific Highway 10km south of Grafton at Wooli turn-offBefore reaching Wooli, turn left onto Minnie Water Road.At Minnie Water village, follow the signs to Illaroo campground. Parking Parking is available at Illaroo South picnic area.

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