Falcorostrum loop walking track

Where

Border Ranges National Park in North Coast

Accessibility

Hard

Distance

0.65km loop

Time suggested

15 - 30min

Grade

Grade 3

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

What to
bring

Hat, sunscreen, drinking water

Please note

• It's a good idea to fill your fuel tank before heading out to the park as the closest service stations are Kyogle, Woodenbong, Nimbin and Rathdowney.
• The weather in the area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you're well-prepared for your visit.
• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching

Falcorostrum loop walking track starts from Bar Mountain picnic area, and winds its way through one of the largest stands of beech in Border Ranges National Park.

The best place to see ancient Antarctic beech trees is at the highest accessible point of the park. It is at the same elevation as the summit of Wollumbin/Mount Warning. Some of these trees may even be 2,000 years old, with falcorostrum orchids clinging to their trunks and branches. This is the only place these orchids are found.

The cool temperate rainforest this track takes you through is one of only a few pockets in the park. Albert’s lyrebird is common to this area and can be seen scratching through leaf litter amidst the beech. Bring along your binoculars for a closer look. You’re most likely to spot one in the early morning or on an overcast day. Listen out for lyrebird display songs which could either be their own or the mimicked sounds of other species.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info