Budderoo - Rainforest Loop Walk

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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 (-34.6345661,150.7275212)
Mode Bus Car
Directions From Jamberoo Mountain Road, 9, Jamberoo.
Turn on to Minnamurra Falls Road then drive for 4 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park at the end of Minnamurra Falls Rd, Jamberoo, check out the Visitors Centre then follow the elevated path along the well signposted "Rainforest Loop Walk".....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the BBQ at the start. Find the shelter at the start. Find the water tap at the start. Then pass the toilet (5 m on your left).
	After another 7 m veer right, to head along Loop Walk. After another 510 m come to the viewpoint (7 m on your left). After another 70 m (at the intersection of Loop Walk & Falls Walk) veer left, to head along Loop Walk.
	After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Loop Walk. After another 190 m come to the viewpoint (8 m on your right). After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A short sidetrip to a lookout. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip turn around when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Loop Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A short sidetrip to a significant tree. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Loop Walk. After another 55 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long) After another 45 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long) After another 30 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 60 m pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest. After another 60 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
	After another 75 m continue straight. After another 10 m veer left.
	After another 10 m come to the end.

A short sidetrip to a significant tree.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 30 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 30 m to the main route.

A short sidetrip to a lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Loop Walk. After another 20 m come to a viewpoint.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Budderoo - Rainforest Loop Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.5 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

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

Shelter: There is one 25 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 15 m from the start.

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 500 m apart with the largest gap of 1.3 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	15 m	[toilet]
Shelter	25 m	[shelter]
Seat	1.3 km	[seat]
Seat	1.3 km	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Kiama Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 27 July
  
  19°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Patches of morning frost about higher ground. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the north in the morning. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning westerly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures between 14 and 19.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Sunday 28 July
  
  10°C → 15°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the south, slight chance elsewhere. Possible small hail in the south. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h turning southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 8 and 15.
  
  Monday 29 July
  
  9°C → 15°C
  Possible shower. Windy.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Patches of morning frost about the Southern Highlands. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 15.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Tuesday 30 July
  
  10°C → 15°C
  Shower or two. Becoming windy.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Patches of morning frost about the Southern Highlands. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Possible small hail along the coastal fringe. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 15.
  
  Wednesday 31 July
  
  9°C → 15°C
  Shower or two. Becoming windy.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two. Becoming windy.
  
  Thursday 1 August
  
  10°C → 15°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Friday 2 August
  
  10°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Budderoo National Park alerts
  Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Friday 14 June 2024 to Friday 13 December 2024 to reduce the impacts on threatened species.
  The operation will target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Baits have been placed on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species.
  1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices. Some baits may be buried.
  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.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
  
  Closed areas: Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited
  Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.
  The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Closed areas: Partial Closure to Lyrebird Loop
  Minnamurra Rainforest Lyrebird Loop Walk has a partial closure due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop Walk, which restricts wheelchair access.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 42 360 469
  
  Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
  Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
  For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
  
  Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice
  Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity.
  NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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Start	(-34.6345661,150.7275212)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Jamberoo Mountain Road, 9, Jamberoo. Turn on to Minnamurra Falls Road then drive for 4 km

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