Booyong 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	On Tweed Range Scenic Drive (500 m South West of Brindle Creek Road), Border Ranges. (-28.3879719,153.0640113)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Summerland Way, The Risk, head north along Gradys Creek Road; After 11.2km, turn right on to Simes Road Gradys Creek. After another 3.2km, turn left on to Forest Road Lynchs Creek. After another 4.7km, continue straight along Tweed Range Scenic Drive Border Ranges. After another 5.8km, come to the trackhead on Tweed Range Scenic Drive Border Ranges.
Finish	At the intersection of Booyong Walk & Sheepstation Creek Road, Border Ranges. (-28.4128077,153.0230891)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from, Border Ranges) by heading north along Tweed Range Scenic Drive.
	After another 30m, (at the 3-way intersection, with & Booyong Walk) turn left, to follow Booyong Walk. After another 20m you will find the Forest Tops Campground (40m on your right).
	After another 500m, (at the 3-way intersection, with Booyong Walk & Airdrop Road) continue straight, to follow Airdrop Road. After another 5.4km, cross the wooden bridge.
	The starting point of an alternate route. Alternate route via picturesque Rosewood loop. To start this optional alternative route turn sharp right here. Details below. Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection, with Airdrop Road & Booyong Walk) continue straight, to follow Booyong Walk. After another 80m, cross the wooden bridge.
	To start this optional alternative route turn sharp right here. Details below. After another 250m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on Booyong Walk. After another 200m, cross the wooden bridge.
	After another 800m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on Booyong Walk. After another 40m you will find the Brushbox Falls Lookout (40m on your right). After another 40m, pass Brushbox Falls waterfall, a waterfall (20m on your right).
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection) bear left, to stay on Booyong Walk. After another 100m, cross the wooden bridge, over the Sheep Station Creek. After another 40m, cross the wooden bridge, over the Sheep Station Creek. After another 30m, cross the wooden bridge. After another 40m, cross the wooden bridge, over the Sheep Station Creek. Then head down the steps.
	After another 50m, (at the 3-way intersection) bear left, to stay on Booyong Walk.
	After another 20m, (at the 3-way intersection) bear left, to stay on Booyong Walk. After another 400m, pass a toilet (40m on the left). After another 30m you will find the Sheepstation Creek Campground (40m on the left). Then almost immediately, pass a BBQ (50m ahead).
	Then almost immediately you come to the end at the intersection of Booyong Walk & Sheepstation Creek Road, Border Ranges. You will also find a toiletand a BBQ here.

Alternate route via picturesque Rosewood loop.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	To start this alternative route turn sharp right (from at the intersection of Booyong Walk & Rosewood Loop, Border Ranges) by heading north along Rosewood Loop. After another 550m, cross the creek. Then ford another two times over then next 900m. After another 300m, cross the creek. After another 600m, cross the creek. After another 200m, cross the wooden bridge.
	After another 300m continue straight to finish this alternative route and rejoin the main route at the intersection of Booyong Walk & Rosewood Loop, Border Ranges.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	8.1km
Time	2 hrs 45 mins to 4 hrs

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)

Some facilities on route

Campsite: There are two on route, 8km apart, the first is 50m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 8.1km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Campsite	50m	[campsite]
Toilet	8.1km	[toilet]
Campsite	8.1km	[campsite]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  23°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:20am to 1:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  8°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog inland. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  10°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching around 17.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog near the Queensland border. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  10°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Border Ranges National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Border Loop Lookout closed for roadworks
  The Border Loop Lookout and walking track will be closed to all visitors to allow for essential roadworks on the Lions Road.
  The Lions Road will be closed to all visitors between Standfield's Bridge at Cougal and the Queensland border.
  Further information is available on the Live Traffic NSW website.
  
  Safety alerts: Vegetation works being carried out on the Tweed Range Scenic Drive and Brindle creek loop Road
  The Tweed Range Scenic Drive and the Brindle Creek Loop road are currently open and suitable for 2WD vehicles. We are conducting vegetation maintenance where our machines maybe on the wrong side of the road. All works will be completed with traffic control, please be cautious and listen to the advice given from staff. Take care and drive safely.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 0266320000
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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