Understory Art & Nature Trail — Attraction in Northcliffe

Amazing walk. I didn't know anything about the Understory Art and Nature Trail. My wife found out about it, and I trailed along. I thought it would just be the standard 20 minute walk through the trees with some information plaques. It was much more. I was blown away by the most wonderful experience. We slowly walked and explored for about an hour and a half. We were there early morning and were by ourself for most of the walk. It was right next to the information centre but it felt like you were in the forest in a magical place. It was well cared and curated for, and whoever thought it through, had me hooked. It would have been perfect for all age groups. The different tree levels and types, the quirky art, the sculptured faces found in the scarred burnt trees kept me looking around the forest more intently than I normally do.

Do yourself a favour and make this a not to miss attraction, if you visit Northcliffe or the region. Well done Northcliffe.

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5star+ volunteer initiative! Ambling through this thoughtful and thought inspiring art trail in the forest really makes you slow down, look around, listen and appreciate your surroundings. There are secret pieces of art everywhere when you start to look! Entry with the audio tour is well worth the extra few dollars to hear about the artists stories and inspiration. The 1.2km bush track is wide and level so the walk is not strenuous. You walk through different aspects of the forest - open areas, vines, tea tree and larger trees. This is a children friendly experience too, as they are free to touch and interact, looking at the intricacies of some of the artwork and playing with others. Allow at least 45 minutes to an hour to meander through the circuit featuring more than 60 art pieces created by over 40 artists. Access from the...

Have driven through the area many times yet never knew this was here. So delighted to eventually discover it July 2022. There was a $10 per adult entry fee to do the 1.2km walk via the Visitor's Centre, but well worth the price. So many creations to encounter, all with more or less something to engage the imagination. The walk took us about 45 minutes. Most of the pieces show some level of decay from being in the bush (some since 2006), but that's part of what makes this type of art "alive". Apparently you can do the walk with an audio track to listen to. Maybe that's something we'll have to...