The summit of Mount Imlay is of particular scientific interest because of it's largely undisturbed nature, the presence of several threatened plant species and its
biogeographical similarity to Tasmanian peaks. Rising to a height of 886 metres, the impressive peak of Mount Imlay dominates this heavily forested national park which covers an area of 3,808 ha.
For more detailed information please visit:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?id=N0023
Mount Imlay - Topographic Maps
The CMA 1:25 000 maps that cover the park are ( from north to south):
Burragate 8823 -lV-N | Mount Imlay 8823-IV-S
Mount Imlay - Camping Information
There are no camping facilities in the park. Camping and hotel/motel accommodation is available in Eden.
Mount Imlay - Facilities
The Park has no visitor facilities. A picnic area is located at the end of the Burrawang Forest Rd. within the state forest near the park boundary.
The Mt. Imlay summit track commences at the end of the Burrawang Forest Rd. The track is 3km long and takes approximately 3 hours return to complete. Silver markers along the way indicate the location of the track and care must be taken to keep these in sight at all times.
The last 500m section of the route follows a rocky razor-back ridge to the trig station. Walkers should carry water with them and wear good walking shoes.
Mount Imlay - Recreation
Bush camping and rough bushwalking are provided for in the park. Sturdy shoes should be worn on all walks here, particularly on the steep track to the summit of Mt. Imlay. Walkers should also carry water with them as there is none available along this route.
Mount Imlay - Flora and Fauna
A number of threatened or biogeographically significant plant species occur in the park including Eucalyptus imlayensis; a rare species of eucalypt, endemic to Mount Imlay and classified as endangered.
The park is rich in animal life, but many species are rarely seen due to their nocturnal nature. Bird life in the park includes lyrebirds, tree creepers and currawongs with wedge tailed eagles occasionally seen overhead.
Rainforest pockets occur in the sheltered gullies within the park. Towards the summit of Mt. Imlay the vegetation is stunted due to the area's shallow soils and exposure to the weather.
Mount Imlay - Location and Access
Mount Imlay is located 500km south of Sydney, 280 km south of Canberra and 30 km south of Eden.
Access to the Mt. Imlay summit track is through the East Boyd State Forest via the Burawang Forest Rd. which leaves the Princes Hwy 19km south of Eden.
