Rainforest Lower Section Walk

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions
Start (-34.6345661,150.7275212)
Mode Car
Directions From Jamberoo Mountain Road, 9
Turn on to Minnamurra Falls Road then drive for 4 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the car park at the start.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Lyrebird Cafe for a break. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 7 m veer right. After another 10 m continue straight. Then pass the "Minnamurra Rainforest Centre". Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 After another 6 m pass the toilet (6 m on your left). After another 70 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 80 m pass a seat (on your right)., has no backrest. After another 70 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long) After another 45 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to a lookout. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 55 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to a lookout with views over Minnamurra River and the lush rainforest. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 80 m continue straight. After another 25 m cross the bridge
	Continue another 35 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 530 m to get back to the start.

Side trip to Lyrebird Cafe for a break.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 60 m come to the end. "Lyrebird Cafe". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 60 m to the main route.

Side trip to a lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 30 m come to the end. About 180 m past the end is a seat. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 30 m to the main route.

Side trip to a lookout with views over Minnamurra River and the lush rainforest.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 20 m come to the end. A viewpoint. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Rainforest Lower Section Walk

Grading

	Class 1/6 Smooth & flat
Length	1.1 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 30 m from the start.

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 410 m apart with the largest gap of 760 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	30 m	[toilet]
Seat	190 m	[seat]
Seat	390 m + 80 m	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Kiama Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 10 September
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Wednesday 11 September
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of smoke haze in the north in the early morning. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 26.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 12 September
  
  13°C → 17°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly 25 to 35 km/h early in the morning then tending southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 17.
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  11°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning frost about higher ground. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeast to southwesterly during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 20.
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  10°C → 20°C
  Late shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. The chance of morning frost about the Southern Highlands. Medium chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 22.
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  10°C → 16°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Showers easing.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Budderoo National Park alerts
  Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Friday 14 June 2024 to Friday 13 December 2024 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.
  The operation will target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
  1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
  
  Closed areas: Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited
  Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.
  The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at [email protected] or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Closed areas: Partial Closure to Lyrebird Loop
  Minnamurra Rainforest Lyrebird Loop Walk has a partial closure due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop Walk, which restricts wheelchair access.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 42 360 469
  
  Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
  Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
  For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
  
  Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice
  Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity.
  NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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Start	(-34.6345661,150.7275212)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Jamberoo Mountain Road, 9 Turn on to Minnamurra Falls Road then drive for 4 km

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