Big Hill Rainforest walking track is a 1.4km, grade 4 hike located in Limeburners Creek National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 45 minutes to complete.
Hike overview
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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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.
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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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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Gear to consider
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.