East Rim wildflower walk

“I popped into the visitor centre beforehand and purchased the guide book. It told me all about the plants I could expect to see and was a great companion to the walk.”

Running from Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre to Warrawong lookout in the northern section of the park, this self-guided wildflower walk is a nature-lover’s dream.

Offering a delightful excursion through diverse native plants and trees, the East Rim Wildflower walk is both scenic and informative. Spot the colourful flowers as you roam the track past a cornucopia of plant communities including dry eucalypt forests, grassy woodlands, heathlands and rainforest areas just bursting with birds. You’ll encounter spectacular lookouts with views over the valley as you go, along with helpful signs pointing out interesting flowers, useful hints and details on changing environment.

At 2.5km return, it’s not a long walk, but it’s easy to extend if you’re feeling fit and energised by the beautiful blooms.

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Getting there

Getting there:

The East Rim Wildflower walk is in the northern precinct of Morton National Park. The track begins at the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre on Nowra Road.

It's a half-hour drive from Moss Vale to Fitzroy Falls along Nowra Road
From Nowra, take the Princes Highway to the Southern Highlands via Kangaroo Valley
From Wollongong it’s about an hour to Fitzroy Falls along the Illawarra Highway

The East Rim Wildflower walk is in the northern precinct of Morton National Park. The track begins at the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre on Nowra Road.

It's a half-hour drive from Moss Vale to Fitzroy Falls along Nowra Road
From Nowra, take the Princes Highway to the Southern Highlands via Kangaroo Valley
From Wollongong it’s about an hour to Fitzroy Falls along the Illawarra Highway

Vehicle access:

Sealed road - 2WD vehicles - All weather

Parking:

Parking is available at the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre where the walk begins.

Important info

Distance:

2.5km (one-way)

Time suggested:

2 hours each way

Difficulty:

Easy

You should know:

It’s a good idea to put sunscreen on before you set out and remember to take a hat and drinking water
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch

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Alerts

Morton National Park

CLOSED AREAS
East Rim Closure at Fitzroy Falls - East Rim wildflower walk (Ends Wednesday 5 June)

The East Rim walking track will be closed at Fitzroy Falls from Wed 22 May 2013 to Wed 5 June 2013 for bridge maintenance. For more information please ring the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre 02 48877 270
Tianjara Artillery Impact Area
There is live Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) from former artillery training activities in the northeastern part of the Budawang Wilderness and adjacent parts of the Tianjara Plateau. Activiites such as erecting tents, campfires and digging may cause a UXO to explode and could result in death or severe injury.
The Artillery Impact Area in the northern part of the training area has large amounts of UXO and is permanently closed to certain activities. Walkers must keep to vehicle trails or the Folly Point walking track and no off-track walking is permitted. Digging and campfires are not permitted along tracks. Camping may only occur at the Sassafras or Tianjara Link Road camping areas and campfires are only permitted at the Sassafras camping area.
Other parts of the military training area could have smaller amounts of UXO. In these areas visitors are advised to keep to existing tracks and camp sites and use fuel stoves only.
The latest 1:25,000 topographic maps (third edition) show the training area and artillery impact area. Please refer to these maps as incorrect boundaries my be shown on other maps.
If you see any potential live military object stay well clear and do not touch. Record the location or mark it at a safe distance, and report it to the Police as soon as possible (Ulladulla Police: 4454 2542).
Tianjara Firetrail closed due to environmental degradation
The Tianjara Fire Trail is closed due to environmental damage. Road repair and maintenance is scheduled to occur in 2013. For any further information please phone NPWS Ulladulla on 02 44549500
HAZARD REDUCTION BURNS
Hazard reduction burn - West Rim walk
Areas of Northern Morton National Park will be closed for Hazard Reduction Burns during Mar/Apr/May 2013. The areas affected include Kangaroo River Fire Trail and North of Tallowa Dam Rd, campsites on Lake Yarrunga (Kimberley Park, Easy Landing, Hideaway and Tiger Snake Campsites). Other areas include Budgong and Fitzroy Falls. Please contact the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre ph: 02 48877 270 for additional information.