Minnamurra Rainforest
December 12th 2008 01:16
Escape the heat this summer beneath the subtropical canopy of the Minnamurra Rainforest in Buderoo National Park. Take a stroll surrounded by massive buttress roots, woody vines and diverse greenery that spill onto moss-carpeted rocks by the Minnamurra rivulet; these being a part of a remnant of what used to cover the Illawarra region.
The rainforest is a 2 hour drive from Sydney and is about 15km west of Kiama on the South Coast of NSW. The park opens at 9:00am and the gates close at 5:00pm. The daily vehicle entry fee is $11.
L-R: paved track; one of the information panels dotting the path; the Minnamurra rivulet
To see the rainforest, you can go on the Rainforest Loop Walk or the Falls Walk, both of which begin and end at the Visitor Centre.
map of the walks
other information
Rainforest Loop Walk
Walk time: 1 hour (approx.)
Distance: 1.6 km
Surface: Raised timber boardwalk
Closes: 4:00pm
The first 900 metres is classified as Assisted Wheelchair Standard and wheelchair access is not recommended past the second suspension bridge.
rainforest-scape
Falls Walk
Walk time: 2 – 2.5 hours (approx.)
Distance: 4.2 km
Surface: paved and timber boardwalk
Closes: 3:00pm
The first 500 metres and last 100 metres are classified as steep. The remainder is undulating to flat surface.
L-R: a glimpse of the boardwalk through the trees; Minnamurra Falls; a bench from which to appreciate the view
After your walk, you might want to grab a bite at the Lyrebird café or make use of the picnic area and barbecue facilities. The café and Visitor Centre close at 4:00pm.
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