Falcorostrum loop walking track
Border Ranges National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Falcorostrum loop walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.65km loop
Time
15 - 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1m-wide and hard-packed ground along its length. The track surface is often wet and can be slippery.
Steps
Occasional steps: At around the mid-point of the southern part of the loop, there are 3 sets of 6 stone steps.
Other barriers
Pinch points: There may be points where the track narrows due to rocks, tree roots and plants.
Other barriers: There are buttress tree roots at points across the track.
Accessible options
The northern part of the loop and a small section of the southern part of the loop may be suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Getting there and parking
Falcorostrum loop walking track is in the eastern precinct of Border Ranges National Park. To get there:
From Murwillumbah:
- Travel southwest on Kyogle Road to Lillian Rock then turn right onto Williams Road
- Travel along Williams Road for 2.5km then Creegans Road for 6km until you reach the park boundary
- From the boundary continue 7.5km along Tweed Range Scenic Drive to Bar Mountain picnic area
From Kyogle:
- Travel north along Summerland Way for 14km until you reach Wiangaree
- Turn right at Wiangaree into Lynches Creek Road and travel east for 12km to Forest Road
- Turn right into Forest Road and continue 4.5km to the park boundary
- From the boundary continue on Tweed Range Scenic Drive for 25km to Bar Mountain picnic area
Parking
Parking is available on unsealed gravel Bar Mountain Road at Bar Mountain picnic area, where this walk begins and ends. Access to the trailhead is nearby.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Border Ranges National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
A picnic at Border Loop lookout and picnic area is a must during autumn. It's also a popular spot to see the historic Border Loop railway line.
Spring
The perfect time to get away from it all on a family camping trip. Sheepstation Creek campground is a great base for exploring Border Ranges National Park.
Summer
Watching the sunrise from Pinnacle lookout offers the best views of the crater escarpment, Wollumbin-Mount Warning and the coast. You're bound to find it a breathtaking experience.
Winter
Take in the park's scenery from the comfort of your car or motor home as you drive along the Tweed Range Scenic drive. Be sure to take some breaks along the way though – you don't want to miss the views.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 30°C
Highest recorded
42.9°C
Winter temperature
Average
8°C and 22°C
Lowest recorded
-0.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
321mm
Facilities
Accessible toilets and picnic tables are located at Bar Mountain picnic area, where this walk begins.
You're encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
The northern part of Falcorostrum loop walking track and a small section in the southern part of the loop walk may be suitable for people with reduced mobility.
There are some points where assistance may be required:
- Around midway through the southern part of the loop, there are 3 sets of 6 stone steps.
- There are points where buttress tree roots cross the track
- The track surface is often wet and can be slippery
- There are points where the track may narrow due to rocks, tree roots and plants
Accessible toilets and picnic tables for resting can be found at Bar Mountain picnic area, where this walk begins and ends.
Prohibited
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
- Kyogle office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6632 0000
- npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 136 Summerland Way, Kyogle NSW 2474
Park info
- in Border Ranges National Park in the North Coast region
Border Ranges National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass