Wingello State Forest
Wingello State Forest includes pine plantation and hardwood forest with stands of peppermint, manna gum and stringybarks. It is popular with mountain bike riders. Forests in this area are a mixture of pine plantations and native forests. The first radiata pines were planted in this area in Belanglo State Forest in 1919. Today there are around 3,500 hectares of commercial pine plantations in the southern highlands with timber being processed at a local mill. Today's forest management practices protect biodiversity, soil and water quality and cultural heritage sites while also allowing for sustainable timber production. Forest Management in NSW is sustainable - here today, here tomorrow. Find out more about sustainable forest management.
Forests NSW are currently seeking expressions of interest to canvas opportunities for the establishment of an iconic mountain bike experience on NSW State forests in the southern highlands of NSW which can be developed commercially while also providing for public access. Find out more.Buy a Map
Expression of Interest Mountain Bike Park
Forests NSW are currently seeking expressions of interest to canvas opportunities for the establishment of an iconic mountain bike experience on NSW State forests in the southern highlands of NSW which can be developed commercially while also providing for public access. Find out more.
Recreational facilities
HQ Camp
Located four kilometres south east of Wingello Village, the headquarters camp is surrounded by radiata pine forests. Campfires are only permitted from Easter to the October long weekend. A map at this site shows nearby mountain bike trails.
Closures and bookings
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11th Oct 2011 - 30th Jun 2012Closure: sections of mountain bike trails
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12th May 2012 - 13th May 2012Closure for James Williamson Enduro Challenge
Staying Safe
- Important information when visiting state forests
- Call '000' in a bushfire emergency (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Total Fire Ban and Current Fire Danger Map (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Find out more about bushfires (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Find out more about emergency and safety (www.nsw.gov.au)
Contact us for more info
Call the Forests NSW State-wide Information Line
1300 655 687 or 02 9871 3377 Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Visit the Forests NSW Visitor Centre
95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125
