The park preserves a rare type of littoral rainforest, which is a threatened ecological community in Australia.
The boardwalk is elevated seven metres above the ground in certain sections to provide a canopy-level perspective.
Sea Acres is home to a significant population of the rare and vulnerable Stinking Cryptocarya (Cryptocarya foetida).
The area is culturally significant to the Birpai people, the traditional custodians of the land.
The rainforest acts as a natural corridor connecting the coastal dunes to inland forested areas.
The site hosts a discovery centre that provides information on the local micro-ecosystems of the Mid North Coast.
Sea Acres Rainforest Centre protects one of the last remaining littoral rainforest remnants on the New South Wales coast. The site features a 1.3-kilometre elevated boardwalk winding through the coastal rainforest canopy. It serves as a vital habitat for native species, including lace monitors, swamp wallabies, and diverse birdlife. The visitor centre functions as an educational hub with displays on local Aboriginal culture and environmental conservation. The boardwalk design ensures minimal impact on the sensitive forest floor while providing accessible pathways for visitors. It is located within the Sea Acres National Park, managed by the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service. The surrounding vegetation includes ancient Bangalow palms and cabbage tree palms.
The elevated sections of the boardwalk where the sunlight filters through the palm canopy.
Bring insect repellent, as the humid, shaded rainforest environment attracts mosquitoes.
Walk quietly to improve your chances of spotting wallabies or ground-dwelling birds.
Check the visitor centre notice board for information on guided tours led by local rangers.
Attempting to walk off the designated path, which disturbs fragile soil and vegetation.
The visitor centre is occasionally closed on public holidays; check local alerts for park maintenance closures during high-wind weather events.
Stay on the elevated boardwalk at all times to protect the delicate root systems and undergrowth. Do not feed or approach native wildlife.
