Rainforest Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-30.9023853,153.0778254)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Gregory Street, 12 Turn on to Arakoon Road, 12 then drive for 3.1 km Turn sharp right onto Gap Beach Road and drive for another 1 km Keep left onto Gap Road and drive for another 580 m Turn sharp right onto North Gap Beach Management Trail and drive for another 570 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 20 m pass the car park (7 m on your left).
	After another 165 m continue straight.
	After another 75 m turn right. After another 45 m pass the toilet (on your left).
	After another 730 m turn left.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Rainforest Walking Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	2.1 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 300 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	300 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- South West Rocks Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 21 May
  
  21°C
  Rain. Heavy falls possible.
  95% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. Heavy falls possible. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 25 km/h before tending south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 21.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:00am to 1:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 22 May
  
  16°C → 22°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  10 → 90mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 22.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Friday 23 May
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 24.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Saturday 24 May
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Cloud clearing.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning. Sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 24.
  
  Sunday 25 May
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Monday 26 May
  
  13°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 27 May
  
  12°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Hat Head National Park alerts
  Closed parks: National parks closed due to impacts of severe weather
  Many national parks and reserves in the Hastings Macleay area are closed from 2pm Tuesday 20 May to 2pm Tuesday 27 May due to widespread flooding and weather impacts. Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.
  Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
  This park will re-open as soon as staff have had the opportunity to assess conditions.
  For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  
  Closed areas: Gap Beach Road closure - Hat Head National Park
  Gap Beach Road remains closed due to wet weather and unsafe driving conditions.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office..
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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