Lyrebird track

Where

Wollumbin National Park

Distance

0.6km return

Time suggested

15 - 45min

Grade

Grade 3

Price

Free

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, sunscreen

Please note

• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
• You'll need to bring your own cooking water
• The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you’re well-prepared for your visit.
• It can be a busy place on sunset, so parking might be limited.
• Check the weather before you set out as the road to Lyrebird track can become flooded when it rains
• There is no/limited mobile reception in this park
• This is a high risk area for theft, so please don’t leave valuables in your car.

Surround yourself with the lush subtropical rainforest of World Heritage-listed Wollumbin National Park by taking a short hike on Lyrebird track. Experience this beautiful Gondwana Rainforest of Australia on this easy walking track that takes you across Breakfast Creek, then winds through palm forest to a scenic viewing platform.

A huge diversity of animals, birds and plants exist here and each plays an important role in the rainforest ecosystem. Leaves, branches, fruit and seeds constantly drop from the tree canopy to form leaf litter. This provides shelter and camouflage for many creatures on the forest floor such as frogs and ground birds. Fungi, insects and animals help to break the organic matter down, which the trees can then reabsorb as nutrients. Brush turkey can be seen foraging through this leaf litter for insects and seeds. They always have one eye on the job and another looking out for predators, because it doesn’t need to be a special occasion for carpet pythons to enjoy a turkey lunch.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info