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Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk

Sea Acres National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk.

Track grading

Grade 1

Learn more about the grading system Features of this track

  • Time

    27min - 1hr 15min

  • Quality of markings

    Clearly sign posted

  • Gradient

    Flat

  • Distance

    1.3km loop

  • Steps

    No steps

  • Quality of path

    Well-formed track

  • Experience required

    No experience required

Getting there and parking

Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk starts at Sea Acres Rainforest Centre at the entry to Sea Acres National Park. To get there:

  • From Port Macquarie, head south along Pacific Drive.
  • Sea Acres Rainforest Centre is on the left just after Shelly Beach Road

Parking

Parking is available at Sea Acres Rainforest Centre.

Maps and downloads

Fees and passes

Boardwalk entry: 

$9 adult, $5 school age child, $20 per family (2 adults, 3 children), $7 pension/seniors card, companion card/carer free of charge.

Sea Acres Yearly Access Pass: 

$30 single, $25 pension/seniors card, $60 family, $50 pension/seniors family card, $80 community service organisations (limit 15 clients and 2 carers per visit), additional clients and carers at child entry rate. Annual NSW Parks Passes are not valid for boardwalk entry.

School visit entry:

Please contact Sea Acres Rainforest Centre on (02) 6582 3355 for more details regarding school visits.

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

  • The boardwalk has gentle grades and no steps, and is fully accessible for wheelchairs, prams, and visitors with limited mobility.
  • Seats along the boardwalk provide convenient places to rest and enjoy the coastal rainforest.
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet facilities are available at the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre.

Easy access is free of obstacles such as steps, rough terrain or significant slopes, and may have ramps or boardwalks.

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dogs and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk

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