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West Cooroy State Forest

Noosa - Sunshine Coast  >  Australia

Nice forest ranging from dry eucalypt forest to rainforest in relatively pristine state.

Added* by Chris A
Most recent update 21 December 2023

Description

West Cooroy State Forest is an important part of the Noosa Shire’s Biosphere and in relatively pristine state. Nice forest area for birding along well-maintained paths that wind through sclerophyll and rainforest habitats. Among the birds you can encounter are Wonga Pigeon, Sahul Cicadabird, Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove, Spectacled Monarch, Wompoo Fruit-Dove, Paradise Riflebird, Rufous Fantail, Scarlet Honeyeater, Bell Miner and Green Catbird.

Details

Access

West Cooroy State Forest is 11 km from Cooroy Hotel. Travel 6 km along Belli Ck. Road, turn left onto Old Ceylon Road. Travel 1 km then turn right onto Top Forestry Road. The site is 1 km past State Forestry sign both on right. Click on the P in the map for coordinates or directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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