Red Cedar loop

Where

Border Ranges National Park in North Coast

Accessibility

Medium

Distance

0.75km loop

Time suggested

20 - 40min

Grade

Grade 2

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, sunscreen

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

Go for a wander in the bush through Red Cedar loop and be rewarded with a grand finale. The scenic walking track leads you to the foot of a 48m red cedar tree. It’s a sight to behold and possibly 1000 years old. Look for epiphytes growing on the bark, such as bird’s nest fern, orchid and staghorn.

Cedars often grow close to creek lines, which made them easy pickings for the early European settlers who used flooded creeks and rivers to float the logs down to waiting ships and saw mills. This particular one was lucky enough to not be too close to the water’s edge.

Enjoy bushwalking along the short and easy track with friends, family or take some time out alone to fully appreciate your surroundings. If Red Cedar loop whets your appetite for more walking then stretch your legs a little further to nearby Helmholtzia loop.

Take a virtual tour of Red Cedar loop captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info