Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

Taking you through the rainforest canopy, the Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk is a 1.3km loop that starts and ends at the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre. Unfortunately, when we visited (December 2022), maintenance on the boardwalk cut the loop because of storm damage. This was not too much of a problem because we retraced our steps and walked the second half from the Rainforest Centre. So, we got twice the walk for the same price.

How to Get There

Located only ten-minutes’ drive from the centre of Port Macquarie on the NSW mid-north coast, Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk is easy to get to. Well sign posted and with a large carpark, it’s easy to find and access. If you need a drink or something to eat, there is a café at the Visitor Centre with indoor and outdoor seating.

The staff are very helpful explaining the walk as well as what we should see along the way.

The Boardwalk

Rated a Grade 1 track, the boardwalk is flat and wheelchair accessible for its entire length. With numerous stops and information boards, it’s an easy and educational walk. At around 7m off the ground, we could see into the canopy while still seeing the understory.

Keeping you out of the mud and fallen leaves is a bonus if you don’t have hiking boots, while you still get to experience the rainforest. The information boards also provide a guide to the different trees and their role in the forest.

What Did We Think?

This was a quick and very easy walk. A great way to fill in an hour. At the end we visited the café to relax and grab a snack while admiring the rainforest. It would be great for families with kids because it means you’re not walking them through the undergrowth. For people with mobility issues, it is excellent as it’s flat and accessible.

To see what else there is to do in New South Wales, please see some of our other stories.

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