List of Bushwalks in Kyogle Council

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Starting from Tweed Range Scenic Drive, this walk takes you to the Pinnacle Lookout and back via The Pinnacle Walk. Expect out-of-this-world views at the end of this short relaxing stroll in the World Heritage-listed rainforest. You’ll be able to view almost all of the Border Ranges National Park from the lookout, along with the vast coastline in the distance. Mount Warning looks incredible from here, especially at sunrise. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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The Pinnacle Walk

510 m return

10 min to 20 min

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Falcorostrum Loop Walking Track

Falcorostrum Loop Walking Track

650 m circuit

15 min to 30 min

Take this short circuit walk in Border Ranges National Park to see the beautiful ancient Antarctic beech trees. Check out the views from the top of Bar Mountain before heading back for a picnic. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Red Cedar loop is a short circuit walk in Border Ranges National Park. Find the 48m red cedar tree, said to be possibly 1000 years old. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Red Cedar Loop

730 m circuit

20 min to 40 min

Helmholtzia Loop Walking Track

Helmholtzia Loop Walking Track

890 m circuit

20 min to 40 min

Starting from Brindle Creek picnic area this circuit walk will take you through rainforest of beech and hoop pines. When crossing the Brindle Creek look for the stream lily or Helmholtzia on its banks. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Palm Forest Walking Track

Palm Forest Walking Track

1.6 km return

40 min to 1 h

This short return walk in Border Ranges National Park will take you from Sheepstation Creek campground to the Brushbox Falls lookout with great views of the falls. Have a swim in the creek before heading back for a picnic. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Border Loop Walk starts from the same-titled lookout and picnic area, taking you through a World Heritage listed rainforest. Take the side trip to Spiral Loop Lookout for great views of the Gradys Creek Valley. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Border Loop Walk

1.6 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

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Starting from Cambridge Plateau picnic area this circuit walk steeply descends through the world heritage subtropical rainforest to a bridge over Culmaran Creek. At the end the walk leads along Richmond Range Road before coming back to the picnic area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Culmaran Valley Track

2.4 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Culmaran Valley Track

Take this circuit walk on Bar Mountain. Go to the top and check out the views from the lookout, then finish the walk at the Bar Mountain picnic area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Bar Mountain Circuit

3.9 km circuit

2 h to 3 h

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Murray Scrub Walking Track

Murray Scrub Walking Track

5 km circuit

2 h to 3 h

Walk through these section of Toonumbar National Park on a journey amoung the enormous trees in this lush rainforest. Feel small amongst the giant Bangalow palms, strangler figs and an old-growth stand of red cedar trees . Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Brindle Creek Walking Track

Brindle Creek Walking Track

5.2 km oneway

3 h to 4 h

Brindle Creek walking track is a great one-way walk for waterfalls lovers. There are 3 waterfalls (Evans, Selva and Swanson Falls) on this track, many spots to go swimming and picnic areas at each end of the walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Waterfall

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Starting from Sheepstation Creek Road this circuit walk will take you across Sheep Station Creek and past Brushbox Falls. Have a picnic on the way or back at the Sheepstation Creek picnic area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Rosewood Loop

6 km circuit

2 h 15 min to 3 h 15 min

2 h 15 min to 3 h 15 min

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Starting from Brindle Creek Picnic Area, Border Ranges, this return walk takes you along Brindle Creek via the same-titled singular track, visiting Evans, Selva and Swanson Falls along the way. A peaceful hike in the lush rainforest scenery awaits you, with three waterfalls and swimming holes to explore. Take your time and embrace nature as you make your way through the dense rainforest. Bring your swimmers and a nice wine to enjoy after the hike. You can schedule the walk after/during rainfall to have a more rainforest-y experience, although it might get a bit muddy. Keep in mind that the track may be overgrown in parts, and signage can be spotty. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Brindle Creek Waterfalls

7.5 km return

2 h to 3 h 15 min

Brindle Creek Waterfalls

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Linking Forest Tops and Sheepstation Creek campgrounds this walk leads you through Border Ranges National Park. You will walk through the dense rainforest forests of majestic Booyong trees, memorable for their characteristic buttresses. A great way to stretch your legs in the area. There are a series of short tracks down to the creek and many cascades and small waterfalls to enjoy along the way. You can allow extra time if you prefer to return the same way rather then deal with car shuttle. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bundjalung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Booyong Walking Track

8 km oneway

2 h 45 min to 4 h

Booyong Walking Track

1 h 30 min to 2 h 15 min

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