Length: 1.5km
Duration: 45mins
Grade: 3
Style: Return
Start: Little Forest Walking Track, Porters Creek
End: Little Forest Walking Track, Porters Creek
Location: Morton National Park
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Distance from CBD: 231 km
State: NSW
Latitude: -35.28041167
Longitude: 150.3386833
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2WD Access
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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
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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
Little Forest walking track in Morton National Park is an easy walk featuring lovely bush scenery and opportunities for birdwatching. Along the way, interpretative signs will help you learn more about local bird and wildlife.
The walk begins at a small carpark off Dam Road and continues on to Rusden, or Florence Head walking tracks, through a variety of vegetation types, including mallee gum trees, heath plants and sedges. Keep your eyes out along the way for local kangaroos, wallabies and an array of bird life, such as honeyeaters, wrens and colourful parrots.
About the region
Morton National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Morton National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Parts of the south-eastern area of this park were once used for military training and may contain unexploded artillery shells. These areas have restrictions in place for your safety.
9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
Getting there
Little Forest walking track is in the Little Forest precinct of Morton National Park.Travel about 8km north of Milton. Turn left at Pointer Gap Road.Follow road for about 7.0km up the escarpment. Turn left onto Dam Road at T-intersection.Little Forest carpark is about another 2.5km on the left Parking Parking is available at a small carpark at the start of the walk off Dam Road.
Tips
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Little Forest walking track can become boggy when it rains
There is limited/no mobile reception in this park
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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