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Pechey State Forest Park

Pechey, QLD
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Rest AreaToiletsFire PlaceNo PetsDrinking Water

About this rest area

Pechey State Forest offers a lush, serene environment for nature lovers. The park houses an important sight, the Pechey Forestry Arboretum, which conserves seven species of exotic pines planted in the 1920s and is recognized on the Queensland Heritage Register. This pine plantation makes the Park a remarkable point of interest for historian enthusiasts, researchers, and those who appreciate nature's beauty. Right off the New England Highway, it provides a day rest area, becoming a perfect stopover during road trips.

Brimming with history, the Pechey State Forest Park is a preserved pine plantation from the 1920s, located just a short distance off the New England Highway. Here, you can find a day rest area perfect for picnics and relaxation. One of the major draws of the Park is its remarkable arboretum. This arboretum, noted on the Queensland Heritage Register, houses seven magnificent species of exotic pines, offering a testament to the forest's origins. A visit to the Pechey State Forest Park presents an opportunity to enjoy pristine nature and learn about forestry history.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint, 5km south of Crows Nest, 6km north of Hampton on New England Highway. Turn east and proceed for 1km on Pechey Forestry Road to picnic area.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets
Drinking Water

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

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Mobile Phone Coverage
Fire Place
Day Use Area
Day Rest Area

Location

Pechey State Forest ParkPechey Forestry Road, Pechey, QLD, 4352

Weather Forecast

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15° / 8°
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Pechey Forestry Road

Pechey, QLD 4352

Pechey State Forest Park