Wingham Brush Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Wingham Brush Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Taree:
- Follow Wingham Road north-west to the township of Wingham
- As you enter the township, turn left into Isabella Street.
- Continue until you see the entrance and carpark next to Wingham School
- Alternatively, continue past Isabella Street, turn left into Farquhar Street, and follow to the end where you’ll see another entrance and carpark.
Park entry points
- Wingham Brush boardwalk start See on map
Road quality
- Sealed roads
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information. Please note bikes are not permitted within the reserve.
By public transport
Wingham Brush Nature Reserve is not accessible by public transport.
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
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.
Contact
- 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.
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Taree office
02 6552 4097
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. - 78 Hargreaves Drive, Taree NSW 2430
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Email: npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Taree office
Nearby towns
Wingham (1 km)
A short stroll from the centre of Wingham is Wingham Brush Nature Reserve. Here you'll see a major colony of grey-headed flying foxes hanging head-down in the canopies of 1000-year-old Moreton Bay and strangler figs.
Taree (13 km)
Taree is a major mid North Coast city, ringed by superb beaches. It's situated on the Manning River and set against rolling hills.
Forster (46 km)
Dominated by water sports Forster is the centre of the Great Lakes area.