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Length: 0.75km
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Duration: 30mins
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Grade: 2
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Style: Circuit
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Start: Helmholtzia Loop, Border Ranges
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End: Helmholtzia Loop, Border Ranges
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Location: Border Ranges National Park
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 790 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -28.3777143399999
Longitude: 153.067556853334
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Red Cedar loop is a 0.75km, grade 2 Circuit hike located in the Border Ranges National Park, NSW. The hike should take approximately 30mins to complete.
Summary
Go for a wander in the bush through Red Cedar loop and be rewarded with a grand finale. The scenic walking track leads you to the foot of a 48m red cedar tree. It’s a sight to behold and possibly 1000 years old. Look for epiphytes growing on the bark, such as bird’s nest fern, orchid and staghorn. Cedars often grow close to creek lines, which made them easy pickings for the early European settlers who used flooded creeks and rivers to float the logs down to waiting ships and saw mills. This particular one was lucky enough to not be too close to the water’s edge. Enjoy bushwalking along the short and easy track with friends, family or take some time out alone to fully appreciate your surroundings. If Red Cedar loop whets your appetite for more walking then stretch your legs a little further to nearby Helmholtzia loop.
Take a virtual tour of Red Ceder loop captured with Google Street View Trekker.
About the Region
Border Ranges National Park in the North Coast region
Border Ranges National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Getting There
Red Cedar loop is in the eastern precinct of Border Ranges National Park. To get there:Travel north from Kyogle along Summerland Way for 14km until you reach WiangareeAt Wiangaree turn right onto Lynches Creek Road and travel east for 12km to Forest RoadTurn right onto Forest Road and continue 4.5km to Border Ranges park boundaryContinue on Tweed Range Scenic Drive for 6.5km to Brindle Road, which is clearly signposted on the left.Travel nearly 2km along Brindle Creek Road to Brindle Creek carparkBuses (no more than 22 passengers) and trailers over 7m are not permitted on Tweed Range Scenic Drive. Parking Parking is available at Brindle Creek where the walk begins.
Tips
It’s a good idea to fill your fuel tank before heading out to the park as the closest service stations are Kyogle, Woodenbong, Nimbin and Rathdowney.
The weather in the area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you’re well prepared for your visit.
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching
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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