Victoria Park boardwalk
Victoria Park Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Victoria Park boardwalk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.4km loop
Time
15 - 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Flat
Steps
No steps
Quality of path
Well-formed track: From the picnic area where the walk starts, there's a short concrete section before the boardwalk begins. The rest of the walk is a timber boardwalk.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Pacific Highway (north or south):
- Take the Bruxner Highway exit to Lismore/Alstonville
- Take the Alstonville exit
- Head south along Wardell Road
- Turn right into Dalwood Road over the causeway, then turn left into Victoria Park Road.
- Veer right at the ‘Y’ junction and follow the road to Victoria Park Nature Reserve
Parking
Parking is available in an asphalt carpark on Victoria Road.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Victoria Park Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Summer
Escape the summer heat with a cool stroll along the rainforest boardwalk.
Winter
Avoid the crowds and visit during the cooler months; you might even catch a glimpse of the migratory eastern yellow robin.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
43°C
Winter temperature
Average
7°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
-3.5
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
246mm
Facilities
Accessible toilets and picnic facilities are located at Victoria Park picnic area, where this walk begins.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
- Victoria Park boardwalk is flat and step-free
- At the start of the walk, there's a short concrete section of track and then the rest of the walk is a timber boardwalk.
- The track is suitable for wheelchairs, prams, and people with reduced mobility.
- There are accessible non-flush toilets Victoria Park picnic area, where this walk begins. The toilets are set along a concrete footpath, with a timber ramp with handrails that leads to the entrance.
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
- Alstonville office
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
- 02 6627 0200
- npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Russelton Industrial Estate, 7 Northcott Crescent, Alstonville NSW 2477
Park info
- in Victoria Park Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
Victoria Park Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.