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Rosewood loop

Border Ranges National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Rosewood loop.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

6km loop

Time

1 - 2hrs

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

Some bushwalking experience recommended

Gradient

Short steep hills

Steps

Many steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles

Getting there and parking

Rosewood loop is in the Sheepstation Creek precinct of Border Ranges National Park. To get there:

  • From Lismore, head north-west and follow signs to Kyogle for approximately 40km.
  • From Kyogle, follow the Murwillumbah road for 30km north to Barkers Vale.
  • Enter the eastern precinct of the park along the Tweed Range Scenic Drive
  • Follow the signs to Sheepstation Creek campground

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Rosewood loop can become boggy when it rains

Parking

Parking is available at Sheepstation creek campground.

Best times to visit

Summer

Watching the sunrise from Pinnacle lookout offers the best views of the crater escarpment, Wollumbin-Mount Warning and the coast. You're bound to find it a breathtaking experience.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

18°C and 30°C

Highest recorded

42.9°C

Winter temperature

Average

8°C and 22°C

Lowest recorded

-0.3°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

February

Driest month

September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

321mm

Facilities

Toilets, picnic tables and barbecue facilities are located at Sheepstation Creek campground, where this walk begins.

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Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

In order to help protect the delicate balance in the rainforest, ensure you wipe off sunscreen or other creams before you go swimming, they can harm or even kill the local frog communities.

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.

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