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Murrungowar Forest Four Wheel Drive

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An education into Australian flora and fauna, this track takes you through a diverse set of forests and conservation sites.

This trip is offers a detailed insight into how Australian forests are managed and conserved.

View every stage of a forest’s life cycle along the drive, from regrowth all the way to a 250 year old silvertop ash damp forest. Also visit one of the only public blue gum plantations in the area.

Soak up more majestic trees and serenading birdsong with a stroll to the Little Cabbage Tree Falls.

Pin Location: East of Orbost
Distance: 31km
Duration: An easy half day
Grade: Easy
Start: Murrungowar Picnic Ground on the Princes Hwy, 17km east of Orbost
Finish: Emphield/ Princes Hwy intersection, turn right to Orbost, or left to Cann River

Route

  • Orbost to Murrungowar Picnic Ground on Princes Hwy (17km)
  • Murrungowar Picnic Ground to Little Cabbage Tree Falls on Talton Tk (11km via Blue Gum Plantation)
  • Little Cabbage Tree Falls to Falls Creek Memorial Trail on Winter Rd (17km)

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