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THE WAY TO THE
RAINFOREST...
Centred around the caldera of Mt Warning and the scenic rim of the focal
peaks, the
Rainforest Way explores the landscape, lifestyle and diversity of the
Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves (CERRA), World Heritage listed
National Parks.
Located just south
of Brisbane, this route criss-crosses the Queensland and New South Wales
border. While it is close to the coast, just inland from Byron Bay and
the Gold Coast, it offers a glimpse of the enchanting world of the
hinterland forests.
The Rainforest Way
is a touring route through the Northern Rivers Region of NSW and the
Hinterland of South East Queensland. The main route links the towns
Woodburn, Casino, Kyogle, Woodenbong, Rathdowney, Beaudesert, Tamborine
and Nerang, then Murwillumbah, Nimbin, Lismore and returning to
Woodburn. From this Primary Route there are seven loops and trails, each
possessing their own character.
An Absolute “must
do” of the Rainforest Way – the Tweed Range Scenic Drive ventures
directly into the Border Ranges National Park. Be amazed by the
stunning diversity of plants and animals and breathtaking views on offer
from The Pinnacle lookout, Blackbutts Lookout and along Brindle Creek.
Winding through
the rural landscape at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, the
Mallanganee Link provides access to the World Heritage listed Cambridge
Plateau in Richmond Range National Park as well as a link to Tooloom
National Park.
The Lions Road was
built as a Lions Club project to allow travellers to see the Border
Ranges. This trail passes through the tick gates and over the Queensland
and New South Wales border. Whilst constantly criss-crossing Running
Creek and Grady’s Creek the trail offers views of the spectacular rail
engineering feat of the Border Loop in addition to the amazing
rainforest sights.
Beginning in
Beaudesert and travelling as far west as Boonah and Killarney the Main
Range loop provides tourists access to Main Range, Mt French and Mt
Barney National Parks to name a few. Although it is one of the longest
loops in the Rainforest Way portfolio the Main Range offers little time
to rest your eyes with a prolifera of sights including the elaborate
Teviot and Queen Mary Falls.
As its’ name would
suggest the Mt Warning View Circuit takes the tourist around the base of
the Mt Warning volcanic plug. In addition to highlighting the majesty of
this magnificent spire, this loop offers views of other scenic rim
features including The Pinnacle Nightcap National Park and Whian Whian
State Forest, this loop showcases the magnificent Minyon, Protesters and
Tuntable Falls. Travelling between these features tourists are
recommended to stop in Nimbin - famous for the 70s’ Aquarius Festival
and The Channon village to experience the rich alternative and artistic
culture of the region.
More than just
a way to the Rainforest, the Rainforest Way is a “way” of experiencing
the region – a way of life, a way of seeing and a way of doing things.
With something for everyone come along and do it your way …the
Rainforest Way. |
