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Victoria Park boardwalk

Victoria Park Nature Reserve

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Victoria Park boardwalk.

Track grading

Features of this track

Distance

0.4km loop

Time

15 - 30min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Flat

Steps

No steps

Quality of path

Well-formed track: From the picnic area where the walk starts, there's a short concrete section before the boardwalk begins. The rest of the walk is a timber boardwalk.

Getting there and parking

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    From Pacific Highway (north or south):

    • Take the Bruxner Highway exit to Lismore/Alstonville
    • Take the Alstonville exit
    • Head south along Wardell Road
    • Turn right into Dalwood Road over the causeway, then turn left into Victoria Park Road.
    • Veer right at the ‘Y’ junction and follow the road to Victoria Park Nature Reserve

    Parking

    Parking is available in an asphalt carpark on Victoria Road.

    Best times to visit

    There are lots of great things waiting for you in Victoria Park Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.

    Summer

    Escape the summer heat with a cool stroll along the rainforest boardwalk.

    Winter

    Avoid the crowds and visit during the cooler months; you might even catch a glimpse of the migratory eastern yellow robin.

    Weather, temperature and rainfall

    Summer temperature

    Average

    18°C and 29°C

    Highest recorded

    43°C

    Winter temperature

    Average

    7°C and 20°C

    Lowest recorded

    -3.5

    Rainfall

    Wettest month

    March

    Driest month

    August

    The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

    246mm

    Facilities

    Accessible toilets and picnic facilities are located at Victoria Park picnic area, where this walk begins.

    Maps and downloads

    Safety messages

    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

    • Victoria Park boardwalk is flat and step-free
    • At the start of the walk, there's a short concrete section of track and then the rest of the walk is a timber boardwalk. 
    • The track is suitable for wheelchairs, prams, and people with reduced mobility.
    • There are accessible non-flush toilets Victoria Park picnic area, where this walk begins. The toilets are set along a concrete footpath, with a timber ramp with handrails that leads to the entrance.

    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.

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