Antarctic Beech Forest Walking Track (Long Loop)

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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	(-32.0896092,151.5941878)
Mode	Car
Directions	From The Bucketts Way, 2 Turn on to Gloucester Tops Road then drive for 6.2 km Turn left onto Gloucester Tops Road and drive for another 15.4 km Continue onto Gloucester Tops Road and drive for another 75 m Turn sharp left onto Gloucester Tops Road and drive for another 1.5 km Continue onto Gloucester Tops Road and drive for another 8.1 km Continue onto Gloucester Tops Road and drive for another 7.9 km Keep left onto Gloucester Tops Road and drive for another 5.3 km Keep left onto Gloucester Tops Road and drive for another 3.1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 10 m pass the sign (7 m on your left). Then pass the car park (7 m on your left).
	After another 45 m continue straight. After another 20 m pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 20 m continue straight. After another 15 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 290 m head down the steps (about 20 m long) Then cross the stepping stones (about 7 m long) After another 10 m pass the waterfall (9 m on your left).
	After another 35 m turn right. After another 630 m cross the ford. Then head down the steps (about 6 m long)
	After another 285 m turn left. After another 15 m pass the "Long/Short loop walk sign" (on your left).
	After another 290 m turn left.
	After another 80 m turn right.
	After another 55 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Antarctic Beech Forest Walking Track (Long Loop)

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.8 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Barrington Tops Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 15 January
  
  Showers. Possible storm.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Thursday 16 January
  
  12°C → 15°C
  Possible storm, heavy falls.
  90% chance of rain
  15 → 60mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Heavy falls possible in the south. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light early in the morning then becoming southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 22 to 29.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 17 January
  
  8°C → 13°C
  Showers. Possible heavy falls.
  95% chance of rain
  10 → 60mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h turning southerly in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 25.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Saturday 18 January
  
  10°C → 13°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  5 → 40mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southerly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 25.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Sunday 19 January
  
  8°C → 14°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25.
  
  Monday 20 January
  
  7°C → 16°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 21 January
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Wednesday 22 January
  
  14°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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