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The Woodgate section of Burrum Coast National Park conserves essential habitat for wildlife of the coastal vegetation communities. It starts with a boardwalk experience through a melaleuca (tea tree) swamp. This part is wheelchair accessible and offers a very enjoyable 20-minute return experience for visitors with restricted mobility.
The two hour Banksia Track circuit then takes over through melaleuca swamp, open forest into palm forest and finally through wallum heath where wildflowers bloom between August and October. Timing a visit to see the wildflowers is very rewarding for photographers, birdwatchers and those interested in native plants.
Distance: 5.4 kms
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Category:
Short Walk
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Circuit
Start Point: From 6th Avenue and Acacia Street.
Walk Highlights
Walk Hints
Please do not feed the Kangaroos. Prevent erosion by keeping to the formed tracks. Wear a hat, sunscreen and carry water.
Best Time To Go
Between August and October, when the wildflowers are in bloom.
Phone:
07 4131 1600
Email: csc@epa.qld.gov.au
Web:
www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=105
Free Entry:
Yes.
How to get There
From Childers, travel 2 kilometres east on the Bruce Highway. Turn off to Goodwood then travel 45 kilometres to Woodgate township. From Bundaberg, follow Barolin Street (which becomes Goodwood Road) and travel 60 kilometres to Woodgate township. Roads within the park are gravel or sand.