A very accessible forest with a variety of woodland birds. Good spots are the ‘two dams’ in the central north of the site and around the periphery of the forest.
Contains examples of Stringybark and Ironbark woodlands with areas of Inland Grey Box and White Cypress.
Keep a watch for Res-capped Robins, Jacky Winters and many different honeyeater species.
Use caution in wet conditions.
There are three main public entrances to the forest:
1. From the east: Whitewood Road, 10km east of Dubbo
2. From the south: via Firgrove estate, take Eulomogo Road from the Mitchell Highway, then turn into Beni Forest Road
3. From the west: take Woodley’s Road (Beni St) north from Wongarbon village. The edge of the forest is approximately 6km from Wongarbon.
32°16’23.84″S, 148°43’50.22″E (for Firgrove Estate entrance)
Dry weather access only. There are no facilities except some picnic tables near the ‘two dams’ area.
Not applicable.
For access information, National Parks Dubbo Office: 02 68417100. Office hours 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Visit http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/
