Styx River State Forest (Anyone been?)

[timberwolf_302]

As the Subject suggests...anyone been to the Styx River State Forest for an explore? Its in NSW, 40 mins North East of Armidale.

[RoverOne]

Not for a long time but would love to go again someday soon?

Lots of gorges & wild water from memory.

Cheers
Bryce

[Redback]

Styx River State Forest

Rugged scenery, fast icy rivers and alpine forests make Styx River State Forest a diverse and stunningly beautiful area to visit for camping, walking and day trips.

Styx River State Forest is located on the New England Tablelands, east of Armidale. Reaching to 1400 metres above sea level and crashing down to only 200 metres, this forest offers endless views across the Tablelands as well as a large variety of trees and landscapes to enjoy.

Colourful stringybarks dominate the high misty areas, while tall, smooth-barked gums such as white gum and blue gum feature in the lower forests. Between the steep ridges can be found narrow strips of rainforest containing trees such as Antarctic beech, yellow carabeen and red cedar, particularly within the forest's flora reserves.

The forest covers a staggering 29,000 hectares and is an important source of timber and employment for the community, as well as offering some very special places for visitors.

Styx River Forest Way winds through 30 kilometres of forest from Point Lookout, passing many of the area's beautiful vistas including glimpses of Georges Creek Valley and the headwaters of the Macleay River. Popular vantage points such as the Beech Lookout make it easier to relax and take in the view.

The sheer power of the area's wild rivers are a contrast to the silence of the forest, particularly at Styx Falls, where cold mountain water plunges into the deep, rocky chasm below.

People wanting to spend more time in the forest have several camping areas to choose from, including the popular and tranquil Wattle Flat camping and picnic area. This camping area was named after the wattles which can be seen flowering in early spring along the banks of the river. The area offers tables, barbecues and toilets.

Nearby Farewell Flat also offers facilities for camping along the river, while Pantons Point and Hyatts Flat provide more secluded spots without the amenities to remind you of civilisation.

Styx River Forest is close to a number of other natural attractions including several National parks and a trout hatchery.

For more information about recreation at Styx River, please contact State Forests' Walcha office on 067 77 2511, or Cumberland State Forests information centre in Sydney on 02 9871 3377.

Baz.

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HAVE DONE SOME TRACKS IN THAT AREA
AND WOULD LOVE TO GO AGAIN SO LET US NO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DOING TRIP IN THAT AREA
WE ARE BASED IN COFFS

[abaddonxi]

Been to the trout hatchery.

Think there was a waterfall somewhere too.


It was a few years back.

Cheers
Simon