Coachwood Loop 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 Moonpar. (-30.2157716,152.677358)
Mode Car
Directions From Tyringham Road, Bostobrick, head north-east along Moonpar Road;

After 11.5km, come to the trackhead on Moonpar Road Moonpar.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from Norman Jolly picnic area, Moonpar) by heading south-east. You will also find a picnic table, parking areaand a toilet here. There is a picnic table is at the start. There is a parking area is at the start. There is a picnic table is at the start. There is a toilet is at the start.
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection, with & Coachwood Track) continue straight, to follow the Coachwood Track.
	After another 60m, (at the 3-way intersection) bear right, to stay on the Coachwood Track.
	After another 70m, (at the 3-way intersection) bear left, to stay on the Coachwood Track. Then almost immediately, pass a seat (on your right). Then almost immediately pass a lookout (on your right). Then almost immediately, pass a seat (5m ahead). Then almost immediately pass a lookout (5m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to a lookout with views. To start this optional side trip bear right here. When you have finished this side trip, head back to the main route and bear right to continue. Details below. Then (at the 3-way intersection) bear left, to stay on the Coachwood Track. After another 350m, cross the wooden bridge.
	After another 300m, (at the 3-way intersection) bear right, to stay on the Coachwood Track.
	After another 60m, (at the 3-way intersection, with Coachwood Track & ) bear right.
	After another 10m you come to the end at Norman Jolly picnic area, Moonpar.

Side trip to a lookout with views.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	To start this sidetrip bear right (from, Moonpar) by heading south along the Coachwood Track. There is a lookout at the start. There is a seat is at the start. There is a seat is at the start. There is a lookout at the start.
	Then almost immediately this sidetrip ends, Moonpar. You will also find a lookoutand a seat here.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	900m
Time	15 mins to 45 mins

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	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 0m from the start.

Seat: There are 4 on route, they are on average 60m part with the largest gap being 150m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	0m	[toilet]
Seat	0m	[seat]
Seat	5m	[seat]
Seat	150m	[seat]
Seat	150m	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Dorrigo Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  3°C → 17°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Areas of morning frost. Mostly sunny day. Slight chance of a shower, most likely at night. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 5 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 21.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:40am to 1:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  7°C → 11°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 18.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  5°C → 14°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog inland. Slight chance of a shower. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 20.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  4°C → 14°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost about higher ground. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, most likely in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 20.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  6°C → 13°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  7°C → 15°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  7°C → 16°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Nymboi-Binderay National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Campground closed due to damage from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
  The following campground and picnic area is closed until Friday 25 July due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred:
  
  Cod Hole campground and picnic area, Nymboi-Binderay National Park
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
  
  Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing aerial and ground baiting programs. Aerial baiting and ground baiting is scheduled from 8th June 2025 to 8th December 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of Wild dogs and Foxes.
  Aerial baiting and ground baiting will occur in:
  Richmond River Area – Captains Creek Nature Reserve (NR), Richmond Range National Park (NP), Bundjalung NP
  Clarence Area - Nymboi-Binderay NP, Nymboida NP, Mount Neville NR, Banyabba NR and State Conservation Area (SCA), Ramornie NP, Bundjalung NP
  Coffs Coast Area - Bagul Waajaarr NR, Bindarri NP, Cascade NP, Chaelundi NP and SCA, Cunnawarra NP, Dorrigo NP, Dunggir NP, Gumbaynggirr SCA, Jobs Mountain NR, Mount Hyland NR and SCA, New England NP, Ngambaa NR, Nymboi-Binderay NP, Serpentine NR.
  Hastings Macleay Area- The Cells SCA, Cottan-Bimbang NP, Carrai NP and SCA, New England NP, Pee Dee NR, The Castles NR, Werrikimbe NP, Willi Willi NP, Mount Seaview NR.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information.
  Hastings Macleay Area 02 6561 6700
  Coffs Coast Area 02 6652 0900
  Clarence Area 02 6641 1500
  Richmond River Area 02 6632 0000
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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Start	Moonpar. (-30.2157716,152.677358)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Tyringham Road, Bostobrick, head north-east along Moonpar Road; After 11.5km, come to the trackhead on Moonpar Road Moonpar.

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