Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

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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	(-31.4612892,152.9299831)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Ocean Drive, 10, Port Macquarie. Turn on to Pacific Drive, 10 then drive for 1.1 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Pacific Drive, 10 and drive for another 270 m Turn right onto Pacific Drive, 10 and drive for another 850 m Turn right and drive for another 75 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park off Pacific Drive, Port Macquarie, head towards the cafe/visitor centre along the paved path. Go through the said building, then keep right at the 3-way intersection to continue along Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk (counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then cross the bridge Find the car park at the start. Find the toilet at the start. Find the Rainforest Café at the start. W:www.rainforestcafe.com.au
	Veer right. Then cross the bridge After another 195 m pass the "Calwalla Reserve" (195 m on your right). Then cross the bridge After another 470 m cross the bridge
	After another 660 m turn right.
	After another 55 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

Grading

	Class 1/6 Smooth & flat
Length	1.2 km
Time	30 min to 1 h 15 min

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 65 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	65 m	[toilet]

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Weather Forecast
- Port Macquarie Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  18°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, becoming less likely this evening. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 13 and 19.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the south in the early morning. Medium chance of showers in the north, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 25.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  10°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. The chance of morning fog inland. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 26.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  12°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 23.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  12°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Sea Acres National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: Slippery and eroded walking tracks - Coastal Walk
  Recent rain events have resulted in some sections of the Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park becoming eroded and slippery. The affected sections are between Miners Beach and Tacking Point Lighthouse. Walkers proceeding with the walk should exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear.
  Upgrades to this section of the Coastal Walk are planned to commence Monday 19 August 2024, subject to favourable weather conditions.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 6588 5555.
  
  Closed areas: Section of track closed on Coastal Walk (Miners Beach to Tacking Point Lighthouse)
  A section of the Coastal Walk within Sea Acres National Park is closed for track maintenance works from Monday 19 August 2024. The closed section of track is between Tacking Point Lighthouse and the carpark located adjacent to the intersection of Matthew Finders Drive and Lighthouse Road.
  Access from Shelly Beach and the stairs to Miners Beach will remain open.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6588 5555.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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