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Werrikimbe
National Park
35,000 hectares to preserve temperate &
sub-tropical rainforests & number of rare plant & animal species.
Preservation
The Park preserves The Downy Guinea Flower, The Pygmy Cypress & The
Filmy King Fern. The park is also the habitat of the Hastings River Mouse
& the Rufous Scrub Bird.
Access to Werrikimbe
Access is via Forbes River Road which heads north off the Oxley Highway,
49km west of Wauchope. The brochure on the Park reads that 'Because of
its remoteness and size Werrikimbe National Park requires several days
of exploration' - However two areas are relatively easy to access from
Wauchope. Take the Hastings Forest
Way through Bellangry and you can reach...
Grass Tree Picnic Area
Overlooking a small waterfall. Very attractive in late spring & early
summer when wildflowers are in bloom. The walking track links up with
Brushy Mountain Rest Area.
Brushy Mountain Rest Area
Panoramic views facing the coast and the Macleay River Valley. Bird life
is abundant and there is drinking water available from a mountain stream.
See Also: National Parks
