Antarctic Beech Forest Walking Track (Long Loop)
Biripi & Worimi Country

1 h to 1 h 30 min

1.8 km
circuit

↑ 74 m
↓ -74 m

Moderate track
Starting from Gloucester Road this circuit walk takes you through snow gums area and rainforest with Antarctic beech to reach the beautiful cascades. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. 
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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.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-32.0896092,151.5941878)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom 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
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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.
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Terrain
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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)
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