Coachwood loop track
Nymboi-Binderay National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Coachwood loop track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.9km loop
Time
15 - 45min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Steps
Occasional steps
Gradient
Short steep hills: The first 250m of the track is gentle and even. After this, the walk becomes steep, uneven and less clearly defined.
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The loop begins with a 190m section that's concrete pavers. It then becomes hard-packed ground for the remainder of the walk and can be slippery.
Other barriers
Pinch points: The track narrows from 1m to 0.6m as the concrete section at the start of the loop finishes and the hard-packed ground section begins.
Accessible options
The first 250m of the walk is accessible. This part of the track goes to a stand of large old growth trees, which are stunning examples of old growth forest.
Getting there and parking
Coachwood loop track starts at Norman Jolly picnic area in Nymboi-Binderay National Park. To get there:
- From Dorrigo, travel north along Tyringham Road
- Turn right into Moonpar Road
- Norman Jolly picnic area is located at the end of Moonpar Road.
Parking
Parking is available at Norman Jolly picnic area
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Nymboi-Binderay National Park. One of the highlights of a visit to the park is a whitewater rafting trip down the Nymboida River. Spring is a great time to head out on a guided tour.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 29°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 20°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
388mm
Facilities
There's an ambulant non-flush toilet and picnic tables at Norman Jolly picnic area, where this walk begins and ends.
Seats and resting points
There are 2 bench seats with backrests where the concrete path from Norman Jolly picnic area ends and the hard-packed ground track begins.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
The loop begins with a gentle and even section that's 1m-wide and concrete pavers. After 250m, you'll arrive at a stand of large old growth trees, which are stunning examples of old growth forest.
After the first 250m, the walk becomes hard-packed ground. People with reduced mobility may need assistance:
- There are occasional steps along this part of the track (around 10 in total)
- The track surface narrows to 0.6m
- The track can be steep, uneven and slippery
There are bench seats with backrests at the end of the concrete section of the track and ambulant toilets at Norman Jolly 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
- Dorrigo Rainforest Centre
- May to August 9am to 4pm daily. September to April 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6657 5913
- dorrigo.rainforestcentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 142 Dome Road Dorrigo Mountain NSW 2453
Park info
- in Nymboi-Binderay National Park in the North Coast region
Nymboi-Binderay National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.