This World Heritage national park, with its spectacular massif of peaks, ridges and gullies, delineates the southern edge of the 20 million year-old Mount Warning shield volcano.
Where to see some of the park's landscapes and features
Minyon Falls lookout
Wheelchair access: easy
This area is fully wheelchair accessible
- The lookout is accessible, as are the picnic area and toilets
The view from Minyon falls lookout is simply stunning; not only of the falls themselves, but on a clear day you might be lucky to see all the way out to the coast.
From the lookout, watch as the flow cascades over Minyon Falls to a deep palm-shaded gorge roughly 100m below. The tops of the cliffs are forested with Australian eucalypts, like blackbutt and scribbly gum and at the base is a beautiful natural pool that was made for swimming.
Minyon falls is a great place for a quick stop, but if you’d like to spend longer at this pretty place, there's a picnic area with plenty of shady trees, barbecues and picnic tables. There are also a couple of bushwalks that leave from the picnic area, including Boggy Creek track, which takes you to Rummery Park campground, and Minyon falls loop walk, which takes you down to the base of the falls.
Activities: picnics and barbecues, walking
Location:
shown on Minyon Falls map
Getting there: From the eastern park entrance (via Rosebank):
- Follow Minyon Drive to Minyon falls picnic area
From the southern park entrance on Nightcap Range Road (via Dunoon):
- Follow Nightcap Range Road north up to the top of the range, following the signs to Rummery Park campground.
- Continue on Minyon Drive past Peates Mountain Road, crossing the causeway to Minyon falls picnic area.
Road access: Unsealed road/trail - 2WD vehicles.
Facilities: picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues, non-flush toilets, lookout, carpark, trackhead/access point
Rummery Park campground
Wheelchair access: easy
The area is fully wheelchair accessible. There are disabled-friendly toilets and there is bridge access across Boggy Creek in the central area of the campground.
Rummery Park campground is a small but well-equipped spot for camping near Lismore.
This campground, ideal for families, is the perfect place to base yourself if you want to enjoy the many fantastic trails within Whian Whian State Conservation Area and Nightcap National Park. From here, you can take a short walk along Boggy Creek track to the beautiful Minyon falls lookout. You can also go car touring or birdwatching, or just sit back and enjoy a peaceful, relaxing camping experience.
Make friends with the kookaburras resting in the surrounding gum, pine and kauri trees – you might even spot a koala while you’re looking. Other animals that visit the campground include goannas, lorikeets, and possums.
When you’re hungry, strike up one of the gas barbecues at Rummery Park campground, or if you feel like treating yourself, be sure to head to The Wren's Rest for a delicious lunch with views over Nightcap National Park.
Find out more about Nightcap National Park.
Activities: walking, mountain biking, motor vehicle use, horse riding, birdwatching, picnics and barbecues, swimming
Location:
shown on Minyon Falls map
Getting there: From the eastern park entrance (via Rosebank):
- Continue along Minyon Drive, past the Minyon Falls picnic area, over the causeway. Continue along Minyon Drive until you reach the Peates Mountain Road intersection. Turn right into Peates Mountain Road and the campground is approximately 100m to the north (approximately 4km).
From the southern park entrance on Nightcap Range Road (via Dunoon):
- Continue north up Nightcap Range Road to the top of the range. Turn left into Peates Mountain Road and the campground is approximately 100m north (approximately 5km).
Both entrances have directional signposting to the campground.
Please note that the Peates Mountain Road link to Gibbergunyah Range Road is not suitable for caravan or camper trailer access.
Road access: Unsealed road/trail - 2WD (no long vehicle access).
Facilities: picnic tables, wood barbecues (bring your own firewood), fire rings (bring your own firewood), gas/electric barbecues (free), non-flush toilets, amenities block, lookout, carpark, trackhead/access point
Water supply: bringing your own water is recommended. The campground has a rainwater tank but water, if available, is not suitable for drinking.
Camping fees: $10 per adult per night. $5 per child per night.
Bookings: Bookings are not available for this campground.
