Rainforest walking track
Robertson Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Rainforest walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.6km loop
Time
15 - 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Flat
Quality of path
Well-formed track: The walk is a 1.5m-wide gravel track.
Steps
Occasional steps: Along the path there are several small steps that range from between 5-15cm in height.
Other barriers
Pinch points: There may be points along the walk where the track narrows between hanging vines, but the vines can be manoeuvred around and pushed out of the way.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Rainforest walking track starts at the northwestern corner of Robertson Nature Reserve. To get there:
- Once in the township of Robertson, turn onto Meryla Street from the main road.
- Follow to the end then turn left onto South Street
- Continue until you see the sign on your right
Parking
Parking is available on South Street at the start of the walk in a grass carpark.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Robertson Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Breathe in the crisp fresh air as you walk through the dense rainforest.
Spring
Take a short stroll through the rainforest and discover its ancient secrets.
Summer
Escape the crowded beaches and enjoy cool temperatures under the rainforest canopy.
Winter
Rug up and experience the beauty of the misty rainforest in winter.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
11°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
25.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 14°C
Lowest recorded
2.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
549.7mm
Facilities
Seats and resting points
There are 3 bench seats evenly distributed along the loop walk.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Rainforest walking track is a flat, gravel loop track that's 1.5m wide. There are 3 bench seats at regular points along the walk where you can rest.
There are some points along the track where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:
- Along the path there are several small steps that range from between 5-15cm in height.
- There some sections where the track narrows between hanging vines, but the vines can be manoeuvred around and pushed out of the way.
- Parking is in a grass carpark at the start of the walk. Some assistance may be needed to get across the grass to the trackhead.
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.
Operated by
- Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
- 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4887 8270
- FitzroyFalls.VisitorCentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1301 Nowra Road, Fitzroy Falls NSW 2577
Park info
- in Robertson Nature Reserve in the Country NSW region
Robertson Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.