Wingham Brush boardwalk
Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Wingham Brush boardwalk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.9km return
Time
30 - 45min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Flat
Quality of path
Well-formed track: The eastern section of this boardwalk, from the end of Farquhar Street along Graham Allen walking track and Flying Fox loop, is made of raised timber and fibremesh boardwalk.
The western section of the boardwalk is raised timber decking.
Steps
Occasional steps:
- There are no steps along the eastern section of this boardwalk, from the end of Farquhar Street along Graham Allen walking track and Flying Fox loop.
- The western section of the walk has several sets of steps.
Other barriers
Gates: There are 2 pipe swing gates along Graham Allen walking track near Flying Fox loop.
Accessible options
The eastern section of this boardwalk, from the end of Farquhar Street along Graham Allen walking track and Flying Fox loop, is suitable for wheelchairs, prams, and people with reduced mobility.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Wingham Brush boardwalk is on the Farquhar Street side of Wingham Brush Nature Reserve. To get there:
- As you enter the township of Wingham, continue on Wingham Road.
- Turn left into Farquhar Street, then follow to the end, where you’ll see the carpark.
Parking
Parking is available at the end of Farquhar Street, where the boardwalk starts.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Wingham Brush Nature Reserve Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Enjoy the peaceful ambience and see the beautiful autumn colours on the leaves of the white cedars as you wander along the boardwalk.
Spring
Wander through the rainforest by day, then, on the banks of the river at sunset, watch the spectacular sight of flying foxes flying out in search of food.
Summer
Escape the holiday crowds, enjoy cooler temperatures under the rainforest canopy and see grey-headed flying foxes when breeding reaches its peak.
Winter
Keep your eyes out for seasonal altitudinal migrants, such as fruit pigeons, bowerbirds and bats foraging in the rainforest.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
45.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
6°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
-5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
789.7mm
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
- The eastern section of this boardwalk, from the end of Farquhar Street along Graham Allen walking track and Flying Fox loop, is suitable for wheelchairs, prams, and people with reduced mobility.
- This section of track is raised timber and fibremesh boardwalk and there are 2 pipe swing gates near Flying Fox loop.
- Regenerators walk, which you can reach from the western end of Graham Allen walking track, or from Farquhar Street, is raised timber decking. It has several sets of steps.
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
- Taree office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6552 4097
- npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 78 Hargreaves Drive, Taree NSW 2430
Park info
- in Wingham Brush Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
Wingham Brush Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, flooding, or for the benefit of the flying foxes during breeding.