Murray Scrub walking track
Toonumbar National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Murray Scrub walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
5.5km loop
Time
2 - 3hrs
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
Get driving directions
Murray Scrub lookout is in Toonumbar National Park. To get there from Kyogle:
- Leave the Summerland Way and travel west via Kyogle and Murray Scrub Road (approximately 35km)
- Take the signposted road to Murray Scrub on the right (2.5km east of Iron Pot campground)
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Murray Scrub walking track can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available at Iron Pot campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Toonumbar National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take a spectacular scenic drive through the rainforest on Toonumbar Forest Drive Picnic at Sherwood lookout and soak up the spectacular views to Mount Lindesay and the McPherson Range .
Spring
Witness the burst of colour of new red leaf tips on giant red cedars from the soaring vantage point of the Murray Scrub lookout. Or gaze up at the glowing canopy from down below on the Murray Scrub walking track.
Summer
Camp at Iron Pot campground where you can drink from and swim in the pristine waters of Iron Pot Creek. On a hot summer day, enjoy a walk through the cool, shady rainforest at Murray Scrub walking track. .
Winter
Watch mist rise from the rainforest valleys below from Murray Scrub lookout.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 30°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
210mm
Facilities
You'll need to bring your own drinking water supply.
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 Toonumbar National Park in the North Coast region
Toonumbar National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.