Rosewood Creek Walking Track

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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 At the intersection of Dome Road & Rosewood Creek Circuit Track (-30.3624156,152.7982777)
Mode Car
Directions From Waterfall Way, B78
Turn on to Dome Road then drive for 11 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Dome Road & Rosewood Creek Circuit Track Start heading along Rosewood Creek Circuit Track (a walking track). After 65 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 990 m (at the intersection of Link & Rosewood Creek Circuit Track) veer left, to head along Rosewood Creek Circuit Track. After another 720 m cross the ford.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Red Cedar Falls with views of the falls. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 50 m (at the intersection of Red Cedar Falls Track & Rosewood Creek Circuit Track) continue straight, to head along Rosewood Creek Circuit Track. After another 810 m pass the "Coachwood Falls" (10 m on your right).
	After another 3.1 km (at the intersection of Dome Road & Rosewood Creek Circuit Track) veer left, to head along Dome Road (a highway\|tertiary). After another 135 m pass the toilet (20 m on your right).
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Dome Road & Rosewood Creek Circuit Track) veer right, to head along Dome Road.
	After another 10 m come to the end. About 35 m past the end is a shelter. About 35 m past the end is a BBQ.

Side trip to Red Cedar Falls with views of the falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the ford at the start. After another 720 m cross the ford. Then cross the ford. After another 320 m come to "Red Cedar Falls".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1.2 km to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Rosewood Creek Walking Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	5.9 km
Time	2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 5.9 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 5.8 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	5.8 km	[toilet]
Shelter	5.9 km	[shelter]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Dorrigo Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 6 October
  
  27°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 24 to 30.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  10°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 30.
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  11°C → 25°C
  Showers increasing.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 20mm
  
  Becoming cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 27.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  9°C → 13°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 25mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 19.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  6°C → 22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Dorrigo National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Closed areas due to flood damage
  Slingsbys trail is closed until further notice due to severe flooding causing damage to infrastructure (bridge).
  The western part of Syndicate walking track is closed from Tuesday 16 January 2024 until further notice. NPWS staff are working to assess the damage and repair options. The area will reopen when safe.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local area office on 02 6652 0900.
  
  Closed areas: Never Never picnic area shelter shed closed
  Never Never picnic area shelter is closed until further notice to allow for reconstruction works. For further information call the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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