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Palm Grove walk

Willi Willi National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Palm Grove walk.

Track grading

Grade 5

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Features of this track

Distance

1km return

Time

15 - 45min

Quality of markings

No directional signage

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Formed track

Getting there and parking

Palm Grove walk is in the Wilson River precinct of Willi Willi National Park. To get there:

From Wauchope:

  • Take the Beechwood Road to Beechwood
  • Then turn onto Bellangary Road
  • Turn onto Hastings Forest Way
  • Turn into Wilson River Road to reach the picnic area

From Kempsey:

  • Take the Armidale Road from West Kempsey
  • After 35km turn onto Carrai Road at Toorooka near Willawarrin
  • Turn onto Coachwood Road at Kookaburra

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Wilson River picnic area can become boggy when it rains.

Parking

Parking is available at Wilson River picnic area.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Will Willi National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Spring

Birds are plentiful in the rainforest so it's a great time for birdwatching.

Summer

Meander along the cool Waterfall walk where you can take a refreshing swim.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

26°C and 28°C

Highest recorded

42.2°C

Winter temperature

Average

16°C and 20°C

Lowest recorded

-5.1°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

January

Driest month

July

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

234.6mm

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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.

Prohibited

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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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