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Wingham Brush Nature Reserve

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Wingham Brush Nature Reserve.

Getting there and parking

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    From Taree:

    • Follow Wingham Road north-west to the township of Wingham
    • As you enter the township, turn left into Isabella Street.
    • Continue until you see the entrance and carpark next to Wingham School
    • Alternatively, continue past Isabella Street, turn left into Farquhar Street, and follow to the end where you’ll see another entrance and carpark.

    Park entry points

    Road quality

    • Sealed roads

    By bike

    Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information. Please note bikes are not permitted within the reserve.

    By public transport

    Wingham Brush Nature Reserve is not accessible by public transport.

    Best times to visit

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

    Autumn

    Enjoy the peaceful ambience and see the beautiful autumn colours on the leaves of the white cedars as you wander along the boardwalk.

    Spring

    Wander through the rainforest by day, then, on the banks of the river at sunset, watch the spectacular sight of flying foxes flying out in search of food.

    Summer

    Escape the holiday crowds, enjoy cooler temperatures under the rainforest canopy and see grey-headed flying foxes when breeding reaches its peak.

    Winter

    Keep your eyes out for seasonal altitudinal migrants, such as fruit pigeons, bowerbirds and bats foraging in the rainforest.

    Weather, temperature and rainfall

    Summer temperature

    Average

    16°C and 29°C

    Highest recorded

    45.2°C

    Winter temperature

    Average

    6°C and 20°C

    Lowest recorded

    -5°C

    Rainfall

    Wettest month

    March

    Driest month

    September

    The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

    789.7mm

    Maps and downloads

    Safety messages

    However you discover NSW national parks and reserves, we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our park and reserve systems contrast greatly so you need to be aware of the risks and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

    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.

    Wingham Brush Nature Reserve

    Contact

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    Nearby towns

    Wingham (1 km)

    A short stroll from the centre of Wingham is Wingham Brush Nature Reserve. Here you'll see a major colony of grey-headed flying foxes hanging head-down in the canopies of 1000-year-old Moreton Bay and strangler figs.

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    Taree (13 km)

    Taree is a major mid North Coast city, ringed by superb beaches. It's situated on the Manning River and set against rolling hills.

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    Forster (46 km)

    Dominated by water sports Forster is the centre of the Great Lakes area.

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