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Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk

Suspension bridge through the mangroves

Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk

Located in the Kuring-gai Chase National Park, access to the Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk will cost $12.00 per car for a day. This will cover you for any other parts of the National Park you visit on that day too. The fee allows you to use the picnic areas and walking tracks in the area, which are well maintained by NSW Parks and Wildlife. Payment can be made at the entry gate as you drive in.

Our first stop was Empire Marina, where the still morning are provided amazing reflections on the water of the boats and surrounding forest. After this we drove to the southern end of the Bobbin Head picnic area, where the boardwalk starts.

View from Empire Marina to the picnic grounds
View from Empire Marina to the picnic grounds
Boats at Empire Marina Bobbin Head
Boats at Empire Marina Bobbin Head

The Boardwalk

The boardwalk meanders through the mangroves and there are information signs to help you learn more about the environment and plenty of opportunities to see the mangroves and crabs up close. Because it was low tide when we went, we didn’t see any crabs, only the openings to their burrows.

The boardwalk is 552 meters long and takes about 15 minutes to complete. Along the way we had more amazing reflections in Cockle Creek as well as views of the mangroves.

The track continues into the forest as Gibberagong Track, which we followed for a short distance to get more views over the creek.

This was a great little walk with amazing views. We were the only ones there during our visit early on a winter morning, but in summer it is very busy.

Suspension bridge through the mangroves
Suspension bridge through the mangroves
Suspension bridge through the mangroves Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk
Suspension bridge through the mangroves
Metal sculpture of Cunningham's Skink Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk
Metal sculpture of Cunningham’s Skink
Cowan Creek Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk
Cowan Creek
The boardwalk through the mangroves
The boardwalk through the mangroves
Eroded sandstone Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk
Eroded sandstone
Trees growing in the sandstone on the river bank
Trees growing in the sandstone on the river bank
Brush Turkey Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk
Brush Turkey
Stone steps at the end of the boardwalk
Stone steps at the end of the boardwalk
View over Cowan Creek Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk
View over Cowan Creek

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Swansea Boardwalk New South Wales

Mangroves near the Swansea Boardwalk

Swansea Boardwalk

Only opened in late 2022, the new 230m long Swansea Boardwalk is a great way to experience Lake Macquarie and the mangrove forest. Located near Swansea New South Wales it is easily accessible with a newly upgraded carpark. Access onto the boardwalk is wheelchair friendly, with the boardwalk being flat its entire length.

The Boardwalk

At only 230m, this is a very short walk, however the views are amazing. Being able to walk through the mangroves and not getting you feet wet and muddy is great. You are able to see into mud flats at low tide and see into the forest.

As you walk the views over the lake are great. At the end of the walk, you can see over the Lake to Wangi Wangi and the old decommissioned power station. A small dirt track continues from this point along the Swansea Channel for those who want to extend their walk.

The boardwalk
The Swansea Boardwalk passing through mangroves
The Boardwalk passing through mangroves
View across Lake Macquarie from the Swansea Boardwalk
View across Lake Macquarie from the boardwalk
Mangroves near the Swansea Boardwalk
Mangroves near the boardwalk
Mangroves and Lake Macquarie from the Swansea Boardwalk
Mangroves and Lake Macquarie from the boardwalk
Wangi Power Station Across Lake Macquarie
Wangi Power Station Across Lake Macquarie
Wangi Power Station Across Lake Macquarie
Wangi Power Station Across Lake Macquarie
Shore of Lake Macquarie
Shore of Lake Macquarie
Shore of Lake Macquarie
Shore of Lake Macquarie
End of the boardwalk
End of the boardwalk
Continuation of the track along the shore of Lake Macquarie Swansea Boardwalk
Continuation of the track along the shore of Lake Macquarie

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Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

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.

Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk
The boardwalk
Palm trees Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk
Palm trees
Strangler Fig climbing a tree
Strangler Fig climbing a tree
Palm trees
Palm trees

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