Walk / trail

Strickland State Forest - Banksia picnic area and Cabbage Tree track

Gated day-use forest near Somersby with a picnic area, shelter and toilets at Banksia, and well-built tracks through cabbage tree palms, rainforest and an old arboretum.

Somersby, Central Coast NSW

Rules not yet confirmed

These rules haven't been confirmed yet. Always check signage on arrival. Been here recently? Confirming the rules (with a photo of the sign) is coming soon.

Dog rules

At a glance

Leash

Rules unknown

Fenced

Unknown

Water for dogs

Unknown

Dog swimming

Unknown

Shade

Unknown

Small-dog area

Unknown

Forestry Corporation says dogs are welcome in all NSW state forests but must be kept under your control at all times, and you should pick up after them. Many state forests border national parks or conservation areas where dogs are banned, so stay inside the state forest boundary. The NSW Government listing marks pets as 'enquire'. No site-specific lead rule found from an official source, so keep your dog on a lead around other campers to be safe. Open dawn to dusk, day use only. Check signage on arrival.

Hazard warning

Know before you go

  • 1080 baiting

    Forestry Corporation runs periodic 1080 fox and wild dog baiting programs in state forests; baits are deadly to dogs. Check the Forestry Corporation closures/notices page before you go.

  • Paralysis ticksSpring and early summer peak, present year round

    Coastal moist bushland is prime paralysis tick habitat. Check your dog daily.

  • SnakesWarmer months

1080 baits are lethal to dogs. Keep your dog on lead and muzzled where baiting signs are posted, and know where the nearest vet is.

On the trail

The walk

Distance

1.6 km

Difficulty

Moderate

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Strickland State Forest - Banksia picnic area and Cabbage Tree track

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