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Things to see and do:

Caring for the park

Picnic area VICTORIA PARK PICNIC AREA Sealed road - 2WD vehicles

- Leave your pets and firearms at home, as they are not permitted.

Spark up the barbecue or unpack the hamper in the cool shade of the bangalow palms, or if you’re feeling inspired, cook up a feast at the communal galley. The wheelchair facilities ensure this tropical oasis is a perfect spot for elderly people and groups.

- Be careful with fire and use only fireplaces provided. Bring your own firewood.

Facilities: non-flush toilets, picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues (free), carpark, trackhead/access point

- Observe all signs, as they are there for your safety and to help you enjoy your visit.

Vehicle entry fees: are $7 per vehicle per day. The park has coinoperated 'pay and display' machines - please bring correct coins.

- Keep to walking tracks, as they are designed to have minimal impact.

- Enjoy the wildlife but do not disturb plants, animals, bushrock, Aboriginal sites or historic places. All are protected.

- Drive carefully and keep to public roads.

- Keep the park clean and safe for wildlife. Take your rubbish home.

- Be considerate of other park users - keep your noise to a minimum.

- Please do not feed the wildlife.

- Drinking water is not provided. Please bring your own.

Walking Tracks VICTORIA PARK BOARDWALK - 400m (loop) Walking (easy, 30 mins ) / Wheelchair accessible (easy)

For updates on fires, floods and park closures please contact National Parks & Wildlife Service, Alstonville 02 6627 0200

Transport yourself to the lush world of sub-tropical rainforests on the short Victoria Park boardwalk. Discover the giant Morton Bay figs and towering black beans, remnants of the original Big Scrub that covered the Northern Rivers region.

On a series of informative displays, learn how the local Widjabul Aboriginal people, of the Bundjalung nation, used the plants of the rainforest. You’ll find out how the curved sheath of the bangalow palm was used to carry water, and the sap of the strangler fig to heal wounds.

Lismore Visitor Centre

Nimbin Visitor Centre

p 02 6626 0100

p 02 6689 1388

w visitlismore.com.au

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The information in this brochure is derived from NSW National Parks & Wildlife.

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VICTORIA PARK NATURE RESERVE

From the Pacific Highway: - Take the Bruxner Highway exit to Lismore/Alstonville - Take the Alstonville exit, follow directions as below From Alstonville: - Head south along Wardell Road - Turn right into Dalwood Road over the causeway, then turn left into Victoria Park Road.

- Veer right at the ‘Y’ junction, follow the road to Victoria Park Nature Reserve

Victoria Park Nature Reserve protects one of the last surviving remnants of the original rainforest, known as the Big Scrub, which extended across the entire Lismore, Byron Bay, Ballina and Mullumbimby regions.

For a fun-filled day out with the family, visit Victoria Park Nature Reserve, only 16km from Lismore, 8km from Alstonville and a short drive from Byron Bay. The easy boardwalk with informative displays offers the chance to learn about the Aboriginal history of the area as well as the plants and animals that inhabit the sub-tropical rainforest of the Northern Rivers. The accessible picnic area is a perfect spot for tours and groups.

Bird watching and wildlife The diverse sub-tropical rainforest found in the reserve is host to a range of wildlife, such as red-legged pademelons, bandicoots, green catbirds and crested hawks. While some of the forest residents are quite shy, the curious eastern yellow robin flitters from tree to tree and takes an active interest in visitors. Look for broken empty shells scattered near a flat rock and the noisy pitta won’t be too far away.

Twitcher Tip: Avoid the crowds and visit during the cooler months; you might even catch a glimpse of the migratory eastern yellow robin.