Sherwood Nature Reserve is a protected area located near Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, Australia. The region features diverse landscapes, including rugged sandstone escarpments, coastal ridges, dry open forests, and subtropical rainforests. These varied terrains provide opportunities for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, and jogging. Notable natural features include Woolgoolga Creek Falls and the scenic Sherwood Forest Drive, which traverses different ecosystems within the reserve.
Sherwood Nature Reserve offers…
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3.7
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29
hikers
3.09km
00:49
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2.82km
00:45
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20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
7.01km
01:49
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
37.2km
01:44
350m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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20
riders
52.8km
02:16
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
73.1km
03:13
660m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

13
riders
21.6km
01:02
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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11
riders
70.8km
04:15
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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47.4km
03:00
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38.2km
02:54
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
20.5km
01:40
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
runners
3.43km
00:22
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
7.76km
00:52
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.83km
00:34
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
7.36km
00:47
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Sherwood Nature Reserve offers opportunities for road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, and jogging. The reserve features diverse landscapes, including subtropical rainforests and sandstone escarpments, providing varied terrain for these activities. More than 200 visitors have shared experiences, with an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars for routes.
Yes, Sherwood Nature Reserve provides several walking tracks, including the easy Falls walking track, which leads through rainforest to Woolgoolga Creek Falls. The reserve protects one of the few remaining subtropical lowland floodplain rainforests on the NSW North Coast. For detailed information, consult the Hiking in Sherwood Nature Reserve guide.
Yes, the Falls walking track is an easy route suitable for exploring the rainforest and viewing Woolgoolga Creek Falls. This track is part of the diverse walking opportunities within the reserve. Further easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes in Sherwood Nature Reserve guide.
Yes, road cycling is an activity available in Sherwood Nature Reserve. The scenic Sherwood Forest Drive provides a route through diverse landscapes, including old-growth forests and elevated sandstone plateaus. Specific routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes in Sherwood Nature Reserve guide.
Touring cycling is possible within Sherwood Nature Reserve, utilizing the scenic Sherwood Forest Drive and other park roads. This allows exploration of the reserve's varied ecosystems, from rainforest to open forests. Information on routes is available in the Cycling in Sherwood Nature Reserve guide.
Yes, jogging is an available activity in Sherwood Nature Reserve. The Sherwood Forest Drive offers a scenic route for joggers through diverse natural settings. For specific routes and details, refer to the Running Trails in Sherwood Nature Reserve guide.
Sherwood Nature Reserve features rugged sandstone escarpments, subtropical rainforests, and old-growth forests. Key highlights include Woolgoolga Creek Falls, accessible via a walking track, and Waihou lookout, offering panoramic views over the Orara Valley and coastline. The reserve also protects unique flora and significant birdlife.
Sherwood Nature Reserve is a refuge for over 50 native animal species, including the brush-tailed rock wallaby, long-nosed potoroo, and powerful owl. It is also a significant birdwatching location, home to diverse avian species like the rose-crowned fruit dove. The rainforest at Woolgoolga Creek hosts the rare mottled tree snail.
Sherwood Nature Reserve has seen more than 200 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. The routes within the reserve have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
The official website for Sherwood Nature Reserve is nationalparks.nsw.gov.au. For general enquiries, the National Parks Contact Centre can be reached at 1300 072 757.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for activities in the reserve. These include Hiking in Sherwood Nature Reserve, Road Cycling Routes in Sherwood Nature Reserve, and Running Trails in Sherwood Nature Reserve.

