East Rim and Wildflower walking tracks
Morton National Park
Overview
Take in awe inspiring views of the Southern Highlands’ on East Rim and Wildflower walking tracks. Start from the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre and wind your way through nature on these joined tracks.
- Where
- Morton National Park
- Distance
- 6.7km return
- Time suggested
- 2 - 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Price
- Free
- Entry fees
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Park entry fees apply at the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre carpark.
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen
- Please note
- Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
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 and Wildflower walking tracks are 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.
The first 1.25km, known as Wildflower walk, is an easy stroll that'll introduce you to the the beautiful scenery of Morton National Park. If you're feeling fit and energised, it's easy to extend the walk by following East Rim walk. You'll find several more lookouts that make this walk a photographers dream in the right light.
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Operated by
- Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
- 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4887 7270
- FitzroyFalls.VisitorCentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1301 Nowra Road, Fitzroy Falls NSW 2577
Park info
- in Morton National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Morton National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Parts of the south-eastern area of this park were once used for military training and may contain unexploded artillery shells. These areas have restrictions in place for your safety.
Park entry fees:
Fitzroy Falls: $4 per vehicle per day. Bundanoon area: $8 per vehicle per day. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.
Buy a pass-
- Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
02 4887 7270
Contact hours: 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. - 1301 Nowra Road, Fitzroy Falls NSW 2577
- Email: FitzroyFalls.VisitorCentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
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- Ulladulla office
02 4454 9500
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. - Lot 9 Blackburn Industrial Estate, 6 Coller Road Ulladulla NSW 2539
- Email: npws.shoalhaven@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Ulladulla office
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