Big Hill Rainforest walking track (1.4km), Limeburners Creek National Park, New South Wales

Big Hill Rainforest walking track is a 1.4km, grade 4 hike located in the Limeburners Creek National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 45 mins to complete.

Length: 1.4km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade: 4

Style: Circuit

Start: 1060 Point Plomer Rd

End: Wallum Cottages

Location: Limeburners Creek National Park

Closest town: Crescent Head

New South Wales

From state capital: 447km

Longitude: 152.9678462

Latitude: -31.27955811

Hike summary

Starting at the picnic area by the beach, this short loop trail winds around the top of the headland, providing sweeping views of the pristine coastline and rocky shores below.
Find a spot on the headland to sit and take in the untouched beauty around you. In winter and spring, it also makes for a great vantage point for whalewatching.
The walk meanders through low heath vegetation and pandanus palms before taking you into rare coastal rainforest. The strangler figs, coastal blackbutt and large variety of rainforest species create a striking backdrop for the abundance of wildlife and birds you'll find in the rainforest. At sunset, you might even see microbats flying through the canopy.

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Location

Getting there

To Point Plomer Road North. Big Hill Rainforest walking track is in the northern precinct of Limeburners Creek National Park. To get there:Drive towards Crescent Head from KempseyAs you enter Crescent Head village, turn right into Point Plomer Road, also known as Bakers Road.Continue for approximately 14km along gravel road to Big Hill Park entry points Point Plomer Road North See on map Parking Parking is available, near Big Hill beach and Melaleuca campground.

Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.

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About the region

Limeburners Creek National Park in the North Coast region
Limeburners Creek National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger

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