Sheepstation Creek Camp & nearby walks 20-22 November
About this event
The long Booyong walking track follows a historic trail through lush rainforest offering wildlife and birdwatching, in Border Ranges National Park in northern NSW.
If you love oxygen-rich rainforests, join us on the Booyong walking track from Forest Tops campground to Sheepstation Creek campground. This 9km long walk is a perfect introduction to the lush world of Border Ranges National Park in northern NSW. Retracing the historic steps of the old loggers, you’ll pass thick forests of majestic Booyong trees. Look for the birds nest ferns and lilies that grow from the old stumps; a reminder of nature’s ability to restore and reclaim.
The dense canopy makes this a great place for birdwatching, so bring your binoculars. Here, you might see the regent bowerbird or the vibrant green catbird with its mournful call. If you’re lucky, you might get a glimpse of the Rufous Scrub-bird found only in these rainforests.
We will arrive on Friday night at Sheepstation Creek Campsite and in the morning will arrange a car shuffle to the Forest Tops campsite where we will begin the Booyong walk. It is a 9km long walk so make sure you are ready for this.
That evening we will camp again at Sheepstation Creek, and for those who have time in the morning, we will explore the three smaller walks that begin there - Brushbox Falls, Rosewood and Palm Forest. if we are that keen! Camping fees apply. Please book camp sites with NSW National Parks here https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/sheepstation-creek-campground. For those who want a shorter walk, please join us just for Sunday. Possible for early risers to drive to The Pinnacle for sunrise Sunday morning .
Grade 3
9 km
Leader Kerrie, assistant Leader Sandy
