Sea Acres Rainforest Centre is located at the entry to Sea Acres National Park. To get there:

• From Port Macquarie, head south along Pacific Drive.
• Sea Acres Rainforest Centre is on the left just after Shelly Beach Road

Road quality

• Sealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Sea Acres Rainforest Centre in a bitumen carpark, including 2 accessible parking spots.

Summer

Head to the cool rainforest to escape the summer heat.

Winter

Take binoculars and a camera on beach walks to look to sea for migrating whales.

Toilets

There are flush toilets at the rainforest centre including an accessible toilet with with a fold-down change table for parents and carers.

• Flush toilets

Cafe/kiosk

Step-free access

• There's step-free access to the rainforest centre along a paved pathway and across a metal mesh bridge with handrails.
• Inside, the ground floor of the building is flat and step-free with easy access to the entrance, toilets, shop, and ticket sales desk.
• You can reach the rainforest walk through a single doorway at the back of the rainforest centre. The walk is a flat, fibre-reinforced polymer mesh walkway with handrails.

• Step-free main entrance to the building
• Step-free outdoor pathways

Accessible doorways

The rainforest centre has automatic double sliding doors.

Seats and resting points

There are timber bench seats at the back of the rainforest centre as you head to the rainforest walk.

Inside, there are also 4 chairs with arm rests and backrests for resting. These chairs can be moved as needed to watch short interpretive films, view the rainforest through a large window and enjoy the ambience of the centre.

• Sea Acres Rainforest Centre factsheet
• Sea Acres Rainforest Centre map (2.3MB pdf)

Disability access level - easy

Sea Acres Rainforest Centre has step-free access from the carpark to the main entrance of the building along a paved pathway and a metal mesh bridge with handrails.

The rainforest centre is flat inside, with step-free access to all parts of the top level including the toilets, shop and ticket sales desk.

There are:

• Automatic double sliding doors at the entrance
• Accessible toilets and a change facility for parents and carers
• 2 accessible parking spots in the carpark
• Arm chairs inside the centre and bench seats outside for resting

The lower floor of the centre, including the theatrette, is not wheelchair accessible and not open to the public.

• Bush tucker in Sea Acres National Park Discover bushtucker secrets with our Aboriginal guide on this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Geography excursion in Sea Acres National Park. An easy stroll along a boardwalk will reveal this area’s naturally occurring ‘supermarket’, and ‘hardware store’.
• Sea Acres Aboriginal coastal tour Take a walk to Shelly Beach in Sea Acres National Park on this Aboriginal ranger-guided activity. Discover bush tucker and medicine in the rainforest as you learn about Birpai culture.
• Sea Acres Aboriginal culture tour Join this ranger-guided Aboriginal cultural tour along the rainforest boardwalk in Sea Acres National Park. You’ll go on a unique journey of discovery and learning.

• Port Macquarie coastal walk You'll pass historic sites, stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and rainforest along the Port Macquarie coastal walk. It can be enjoyed as a full day walk or broken up into several short walks.
• Sea Acres Rainforest Centre Close to Port Macquarie, Sea Acres Rainforest Centre is the gateway to your rainforest experience. Friendly staff provide information and there is a café where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast and lunch.

• Sea Acres Aboriginal coastal tour Take a walk to Shelly Beach in Sea Acres National Park on this Aboriginal ranger-guided activity. Discover bush tucker and medicine in the rainforest as you learn about Birpai culture.
• Sea Acres rainforest boardwalk tour If you’re near Port Macquarie, come along to this unique ranger-guided tour in Sea Acres National Park. You’ll enjoy a walk under the lush canopy of this rare and spectacular coastal rainforest.
• Sensing the rainforest Join us and explore the rainforest in this Stage 2 (Years 3-4) Geography excursion at Sea Acres National Park. Students will experience the wonders of this coastal environment through sensory activities.

• Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk The Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk is an easy 1.3km walk through the rainforest canopy. You’ll see rainforest birds and animals. It's a great walk for all ages.

Animals

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  Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)

  One of the most renowned Australian animals, the tree-dwelling marsupial koala can be found in gum tree forests and woodlands across eastern NSW, Victoria and Queensland, as well as in isolated regions in South Australia. With a vice-like grip, this perhaps most iconic but endangered Australian animal lives in tall eucalypts within a home range of several hectares.

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  White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)

  White-bellied sea eagles can be easily identified by their white tail and dark grey wings. These raptors are often spotted cruising the coastal breezes throughout Australia, and make for some scenic bird watching. Powerful Australian birds of prey, they are known to mate for life, and return each year to the same nest to breed.

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  Australian brush turkey (Alectura lathami)

  The Australian brush turkey, also known as bush or scrub turkey, can be found in rainforests along eastern NSW. With a striking red head, blue-black plumage and booming call, these distinctive Australian birds are easy to spot while bird watching in several NSW national parks.