Basin loop track
Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Basin loop track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
7km loop
Time
3hrs 30min - 4hrs 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
On entering Copeland Tops State Conservation Area:
- Park at the carpark at the end of Copeland Road
- Look for signs to Hidden Treasure track
- Follow this track until you see a sign to Basin loop track
Parking
Parking is available at Basin loop track. Bus parking is available. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited then.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area.
Spring
This season offers mild walking conditions as well as the chance to witness bird migration. For instance, the wompoo fruit-dove – Australia's largest fruit dove – migrates from lower elevations in winter to upland forests in the warmer months.
Summer
There's nothing like rainforest to keep you cool; it's always several degrees less beneath the protective canopy, so enjoy following the park's walking tracks and finding shady places to picnic during the hotter months. The park's raised elevation also contributes to these milder conditions.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
28°C
Winter temperature
Average
6.7°C and 14.5°C
Lowest recorded
7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
261.6mm
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Gloucester office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6538 5300
- npws.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 59 Church Street, Gloucester NSW 2422
Park info
- in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Copeland Tops State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.