This tiny reserve is not part of the area of the ‘Big Scrub’, but is all that remains of an area once known as Boyd’s Scrub. Several stands of gallery rainforest, including black bean and silky oak, provide habitat for a large colony of grey-headed flying-foxes and endangered black flying-foxes.
It is the most important example of black bean rainforest in NSW and is just off the Summerland Way near the locality of Old Grevillia, 26km north of Kyogle.
You may see groups of grey-headed flying foxes hanging from tree limbs near the picnic area. Their natural foods are native fruits and the blossoms and nectar of eucalypts. When the bats are in residence, please avoid disturbing them as much as possible. Birds that may be seen include Brown Capped Emerald Dove, Rose-Crowned Fruit Dove, Noisy Pitta, Barred Cockatoo-Shrike, Golden Whistler and the Azure Kingfisher.
Up to date information on park facilities, closures, payment for park passes and bookings of camping facilities are available via the National Parks and Wildlife Service App.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/app
The NSW National Parks app is free to download on iOS and Android and offers an alternative to the traditional park brochure or map.
Download information on selected parks when you’re at home, then you can access park maps, guides and important info when you’re in a national park and may not have internet access or mobile reception.
- Download a park before you go, then navigational GPS functionality allows you to view information and maps even without internet access.
- Use the map to locate parks, trails, things to do and places to stay.
You’re never out of range with the NSW National Parks app.
