Wingham Brush boardwalk is a 1.9km, grade 2 return hike, located in the Wingham Brush Nature Reserve, New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 30mins to complete.

Hike Summary

Wingham Brush boardwalk and nearby walking tracks provide a gateway from which to discover the incredible world of plants, birds and flying foxes in the rainforest. The wheelchair friendly boardwalk is suitable for all ages, and connects with Graham Allen and Regenerators walking tracks.
Continue along Flying Fox circuit and you’ll find yourself standing directly under the flying foxes’ roosting site. Learn something new from the signage along the way, or just admire the gigantic Moreton Bay fig, stinging, and white cedar trees. Keep your eyes out for land mullets and brush turkeys in the undergrowth and listen for the distinct calls of the green catbird and wompoo fruit-dove.
Why not pack a picnic, make a day of it and enjoy picnicking, swimming and fishing at the adjacent Wingham River Park? Then, sit by the banks of the river and watch the flying foxes flying out at sunset.

About the region

Wingham Brush Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
Wingham Brush Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, flooding, or for the benefit of the flying foxes during breeding.

Getting there

To Wingham Brush boardwalk start. Wingham Brush boardwalk is on the Farquhar Street side of Wingham Brush Nature Reserve. To get there:As you enter the township of Wingham, continue on Wingham Road.Turn left into Farquhar Street, then follow to the end, where you’ll see the carpark. Park entry points Wingham Brush boardwalk start See on map Parking Parking is available at Wingham Brush boardwalk, including several designated disabled spots.

Tips

Remember to take your binoculars if you want to bird watch
Remember to keep your mouth closed when looking up at the flying foxes and try not to make too much noise as it disturbs them and can effect their breeding effectiveness

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.