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Googik Heritage walking track

Lake Innes Nature Reserve

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All the practical information you need to know about Googik Heritage walking track.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

2km one-way

Time

30min - 1hr

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

No steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles

Getting there and parking

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    Googik Heritage walking track is in the northern precinct of Lake Innes Nature Reserve. To get there:

    • From Port Macquarie CBD, follow Lake Road for approximately 3km.
    • The track starts on the left just before Chestnut Road

    Alternatively, if beginning from St Columba Anglican School:

    • From Port Macquarie CBD, head west on Gordon Street then continue on Oxley Highway.
    • Turn left at the roundabout onto John Oxley Drive
    • Turn left on Major Innes Drive 
    • Turn left into Braeroy Drive and then left again into Kyla Crescent
    • The track starts on the left after approximately 150m

    Parking

    Parking is available in the surrounding streets at both ends of the walking track.

    Best times to visit

    There are lots of great things waiting for you in Lake Innes Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.

    Autumn

    Go birdwatching or enjoy wildlife-spotting around the lake and fire trails.

    Spring

    Enjoy cycling or hiking along Googik heritage walk or get out on the water canoeing, kayaking or fishing.

    Summer

    Cool down when the weather is hot by swimming on lovely Lake Innes or enjoying a relaxed picnic by the lakeside. Take in the gorgeous displays of Christmas bell in bloom along the Christmas Bell Plains.

    Winter

    Take a guided tour of Innes Ruins and learn about the area's intriguing history.

    Facilities

    Drinking water

    Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.

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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.

    Cycling safety

    Hundreds of cyclists head to our national parks for fun and adventure. If you're riding your bike through a national park, read these mountain biking and cycling safety tips.

    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).

    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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