The Pilliga Forest is one of the largest native cypress forests in Australia and hosts an abundance of wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, possums, echidnas, goannas, emus and its very own species of mouse, the Pilliga Mouse.
The area is renowned for its glorious wildflowers which can be found in the Forest year round, with particularly impressive displays in Spring. The Baradine Community has developed three wildflower routes through the Forest. The “Wildflowers of Baradine and the Pilliga” brochure is available at the Baradine RTC and the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre.
It is advisable to purchase a Pilliga Forest map from the Visitor Information Centre as there are 2,700kms of tracks through the scrub and although most are marked, it would be easy to take a wrong turn.
In wet weather roads can become quite slippery/ and or impassable. As with all dirt roads, please take care to drive to conditions. While driving anywhere in the Pilliga Forest be alert for wildlife.
- Please do not attempt to drive in the Pilliga Forest during the wet.
- Ensure you have plenty of fuel and water etc before setting off into the Pilliga Forest.
- It is advisable to let someone know of your travel plans.
