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NATURERESERVE

TALLAWUDJAHNATURE

RESERVE

CORINDIBEACH

SANDYBEACH

SAPPHIRE

TOORMINA

MOONEEBEACH

BEACH

KORORA

NAMBUCCAHEADS

BOWRAVILLE

SCOTTSHEAD

ARRAWARRAMULLAWAY

SAFETY BEACH

BELLINGEN

COFFSHARBOUR

EMERALD

MYLESTOM

BEACH

MACKSVILLE

SAWTELL

URUNGA

VALLABEACH

WOOLGOOLGA

THORA

BOAMBEE

KARANGI

CORAMBA

WARRELLCREEK

RALEIGH

REPTON

NANA GLEN

GLENREAGH

BONVILLE

LOWERBUCCA STATE

FOREST

BINDARRINATIONAL

PARK

CONGLOMERATESTATE FOREST

NAMBUCCASTATE

FOREST

SCOTCHMANSTATE

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BONGIL BONGILNATIONAL PARK

NGAMBAANATURE

RESERVE

PINE CREEKSTATE

FOREST

GLADSTONESTATE

FOREST

BOAMBEESTATE

FOREST

SHERWOODNATURE

RESERVE

BAGAWASTATE

FOREST

NANA CREEKSTATE

FOREST

NEWRYSTATE

FOREST

WAY WAYSTATE FOREST

YARRAHAPINNISTATE FOREST

IRISHMANSTATE

FOREST

MISTAKESTATE

FOREST

WILD CATTLECREEK STATE

FOREST

CASCADENATIONAL

PARK

BOLLANOLLANATURE

RESERVE

NYMBOI-BINDERAYNATIONAL PARK

KANGAROORIVER STATE

FOREST

ULIDARRANATIONAL

PARK

MOONEE BEACHNATURE

RESERVE

ORARAWEST STATE

FOREST

TUCKERSNOB STATE

FOREST

ORARAEAST STATE

FOREST

BYRNES SCRUBNATURE RESERVE

DORRIGONATIONAL

PARK

WEDDINGBELLS STATE

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INGALBASTATE

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VIEWMONTSTATE FOREST

RED ROCK

0 5 10 15 202.5

Kilometers

1:100,000Scale

orara 8-11

coffs harbour 12-15

sawtell 16-19

bellingen 20-23

woolgoolga 6-7

nambucca 24-27

Legend

Contents CONTENTS & legend

Map regions

Ride routes

Coffee! Playground

Patrolled Beach

Public Toilets

Sealed Road

Unsealed Road

Lookout

Walks

Picnic Area

Train Station

Information Centre

Bike Shop

Bike Lane

Shared path

Shared paths/bike lanes Go for a walk!

Side trips

Safe riding tips 28

Safety checklist 29

Mountain biking 30

Reasons to cycle 31

More information back

Wedding Bells State Forest

Lower Bucca State Forest

Orara East State Forest

Moonee Beach Nature Reserve

Coramba Nature Reserve

UlidarraNational Park

Orara West State Forest

Bagawa State Forest

BoambeeState Forest

Bucca Rd

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Dairyville Rd

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Upper Orara Rd

North Island Loop Rd

South Island Loop Rd

Upper Orara Rd

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CENTRAL BUCCA

LOWER BUCCA

CORAMBA

KARANGI

UPPER ORARA

COFFS HARBOUR

SAPPHIREBEACH

MOONEEBEACH

EMERALDBEACH

SANDYBEACH

KORORA

DIGGERS BEACH

MACAULEYS HEADLAND

COFFS JETTY

NANA GLEN

Woolgoolga 10km

Coffs Harbour 10km

Ulong 20km

Bindarri National Park 8km

Grafton 60kmGlenreagh 12km

Park Beach Plaza

Big Banana

Bucca T

Red Hill

Karangi School

Mt. Coramba

Sealy Lookout

0 2.5 51.25

Kilometers

1:30,000

8 9

Big Block

Upper Orara Loop

Bucca ‘T’

Eastbank Road

SAPPHIRE TO WOOLGOOLGA UPGRADEThe section of the Pacific Highway between Sapphire and Woolgoolga, is currently under construction. It is due for completion by 2014 and will include facilities for cyclists.

RIDING OPTIONS NORTH TO BRUXNER PARK ROAD Ride highway shoulder. Or take shared path on east side of highway, then detour as shown. Caution required when crossing highway.

ORARA map

ORARA map

MACAULEYS

SEE WOOLGOOLGA MAP

Wedding Bells State Forest

Lower Bucca State Forest

Orara East State Forest

Moonee Beach Nature Reserve

Coramba Nature Reserve

UlidarraNational Park

Orara West State Forest

Bagawa State Forest

BoambeeState Forest

Bucca Rd

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Coramba Rd

Coramba Rd

Dairyville Rd

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Upper Orara Rd

North Island Loop Rd

South Island Loop Rd

Upper Orara Rd

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CENTRAL BUCCA

LOWER BUCCA

CORAMBA

KARANGI

UPPER ORARA

SAPPHIREBEACH

MOONEEBEACH

EMERALDBEACH

SANDYBEACH

DIGGERS BEACH

MACAULEYS HEADLAND

COFFS JETTY

NANA GLEN

Woolgoolga 10km

Coffs Harbour 10km

Ulong 20km

Bindarri National Park 8km

Grafton 60kmGlenreagh 12km

Big Banana

Bucca T

Red Hill

Karangi School

Mt. Coramba

Park Beach Plaza

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KEY See pages 10–11 for route details

orara

Bruxner-Bucca ‘T’

Route ‘Up Bruxner’ to Bucca T

Distance 28 km return.

Description On road ride. Sealed. Light traffic. One extended climb.

Start/finishCorner of Bruxner Park Road & Pacific Highway. Start at the top of Bruxner Park Road for an easier ride option.

HighlightsBanana farms, spectacular views, bushland and farmland - this ride is one of the hidden gems of the Coffs Coast.

3km steady climb (300m) winding road, to the saddle •at Bruxner Park Flora Reserve (‘The Gap’). Light traffic, sensational views.

Fast descent through a cool pocket of rainforest, •emerging into more open, ‘rolling’ countryside - a mix of woodland and farmland all the way to the intersection with Bucca Road. Return same way.

Caution required on descent on Bruxner Park Road.•

Take a side trip from the Gap to Sealy Lookout – a •challenging 150m climb over 2km. A spectacular view is your reward. (Rough, narrow, sealed road.)

There are walking trails and picnic facilities in Bruxner •Park Flora Reserve.

Eastbank Road

Route Coramba to Nana Glen

Distance 30 km return.

Description On road. Sealed. Light traffic.

Start/finish Coramba

Highlights Winding, undulating ride through peaceful and scenic countryside.

Head east out of Coramba village, over the river and •under the railway, then turn left into Eastbank Road.

Alternatively take a shortcut down Martin Street (next •to the park). Take care crossing the river and then the level crossing. Turn left into Eastbank Road.

At Bucca Road, turn left and travel 2km into Nana Glen •village.

Caution required on wooden bridges, level crossing, •and winding sections.

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Big Block

Route Coffs to Nana Glen & Coramba

Distance 60 km loop.

Description

“Around the block”. It’s just a big one! Popular on-road ride for experienced sport and touring cyclists. Sealed, rural roads. Traffic conditions vary. This ride includes Bruxner/Bucca T and Eastbank Road routes.

Start/finish Coffs CBD.

HighlightsA ride with ‘the lot’. Ups and downs, bananas, rainforest, bushland and picture-postcard farmland scenery.

Head north on the Pacific Highway, past the Big Banana. •Turn left into Bruxner Park Road. It’s a steady 3km climb to the Bruxner Flora Reserve ‘saddle’. 10km to Bucca Road, and then a further 12km to Nana Glen.

Take the lighter traffic option of Eastbank Road to •Coramba. (Orara Way is slightly shorter, but has higher volume traffic, 100kph speed limit.)

Head south again along Coramba Road which has •moderate traffic with limited shoulders. Then take care on the steep descent down Red Hill as you head back into Coffs Harbour.

Upper Orara Loop

Route Karangi to Upper Orara

Distance 16km loop (26km option).

Description On road route, suitable for all bikes. Light traffic, some climbs.

Start/finish Karangi Public School. Near corner Coramba Road & Upper Orara Road.

Highlights Classic scenic ride through rural countryside.

You can do this Upper Orara Road/Mount Browne Road •circuit either way. Complete loop involves 3km along Coramba Road, which has moderate traffic, and no shoulder in parts.

Add 10km for the South and North Island Loop Road •circuit! On a hot day cool off in the waterhole in the Orara River where North and South Island Loop roads meet.

The Mount Browne Road section involves a bit of a climb •either direction, but as a bonus there are significant shady sections. If you love descents, the climb is worth the effort.

Go out and back along Upper Orara Road for an easier ride.•

Take an optional side trip along Dairyville Road to Bindarri •National Park. 16km return. (See NPWS brochures.)

Other ride suggestionsCoramba to Ulong – 20km•Nana Glen to Glenreagh – 12km•Grafton – 60km• 11

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