Rosewood loop
Border Ranges National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Rosewood loop.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
6km loop
Time
1 - 2hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Rosewood loop is in the Sheepstation Creek precinct of Border Ranges National Park. To get there:
- From Lismore, head north-west and follow signs to Kyogle for approximately 40km.
- From Kyogle, follow the Murwillumbah road for 30km north to Barkers Vale.
- Enter the eastern precinct of the park along the Tweed Range Scenic Drive
- Follow the signs to Sheepstation Creek campground
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Rosewood loop can become boggy when it rains
Parking
Parking is available at Sheepstation creek campground.
Best times to visit
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.
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
Toilets, picnic tables and barbecue facilities are located at Sheepstation Creek campground, where this walk begins.
Maps and downloads
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