Helmholtzia loop walking track

Where

Border Ranges National Park in North Coast

Accessibility

Hard

Distance

1km loop

Time suggested

20 - 40min

Grade

Grade 3

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

What to
bring

Hat, sunscreen

Please note

• It's a good idea to fill your fuel tank before heading out to the park as the closest service stations are Kyogle, Woodenbong, Nimbin and Rathdowney.
• The weather in the area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you're well-prepared for your visit.
• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching

Helmholtzia loop walking track takes you on a short, easy walk through a beautiful section of Border Ranges National Park. It takes you across pristine Brindle Creek on low bridges and into World Heritage rainforest.

The name of this track comes from the helmholtzia plant that grows in the area. Also referred to as the stream lily, this rare plant is found only in the rainforest of north-east NSW and south-east Queensland. Helmholtzia are large strap-leafed plants which require a reliable water supply and are usually found along the banks of creeks and in gullies.

Helmholtzia loop walking track is also home to hoop pines, stands of Antarctic beech and abundant epiphytes - a plant that grows on another without being a parasite, while sourcing moisture and nutrients from the atmosphere and nearby debris.

Be sure to bring your binoculars along for a spot of birdwatching and keep your eyes and ears out for some endangered frog species including Fleay's barred frog and pouched frog.

Take a virtual tour of Helmholtzia loop walking track captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info