Walking tracks
Protestors Falls
This easy walk winds its way along Bat Cave Creek, through bangalow palms to the base of the breathtaking Protesters Falls at Terania Creek picnic area.
Swimming is not permitted in the area as it is home to the endangered Fleay's barred frog.
Directions: from Lismore, head out along the Dunoon Road and follow the signs to The Channon. From there, drive 14km to the end of Terania Creek Road (a narrow, gravel road). Roads to The Channon are paved.
Plant communities: rainforests
Location:
shown on park map
Big Scrub Loop
Starting off Gibbergunyah Range Road, you can stroll among some of the best examples of remnant rainforest in NSW. See large figs, abundant birdlife and crystal clear creeks.
Plant communities: rainforests
Location:
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Boggy Creek walk
Boggy Creek walk is an easy, short walk that allows you to meander through the rainforest at your leisure between Minyon falls and Rummery Park campground in Whian Whian State Conservation Area.
The walk is a great one for the kids and is popular throughout the seasons. In the cooler months, it’s much quieter and you might even find you have the area all to yourself.
Along the way, you can relax by swimming in the many pools near the creek side section of the walk. This area is lovely; large turpentine trees, water gums and brushbox line the creek, as well as blackbutts and flooded gum.
Stop for lunch at Rummery Park campground or head back and take in the breathtaking views at Minyon falls lookout, where Repentance Creek plunges over 100m, flowing down over enormous cliffs that were once part of the Tweek Volcano. If you still feel like walking, Minyon loop track starts from Minyon falls.
Location:
shown on Minyon Falls map
Mount Matheson loop
Experience the variety of the unique landscape along the Mount Matheson loop. On this short walking track you’ll hike through the lush rainforest that encircles Mount Matheson, before reaching the dramatic cliff edges that feature eucalypt forests. It’s not a long walk but some might find it challenging, so you’ll need to be reasonably fit, and remember to bring plenty of water.
The walk starts and ends at Mount Nardi picnic area, a small grassy area with a couple of barbecues and a picnic table.
You may want to use this loop walk to reach the Pholis Gap or historic Nightcap walking tracks. Pholis Gap is a good option to extend the loop into a day walk, and you can take the Nightcap track if you’d like to do some overnight walking and bush camping.
Plant communities: rainforests
Location:
shown on park map
Pholis Gap
The track was named after Athol Pholi who was killed by a tree fall while working in the area. Beginning at Mt Nardi the track meanders through rainforest for a kilometre before splitting off the Mt Matheson Loop and descending towards the escarpment edge. Drier vegetation dominated by grass trees and New England blackbutt typify the walk to Pholis Gap, which offers views of Wollumbin/Mt Warning and surrounding valleys.
Plant communities: rainforests
Location:
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Goorgana Track
You'll need to be an experienced bushwalker for this walk. Taking up where the Pholis Gap track finishes, the route skirts westwards along the ridge line, taking in the majority of high points in the Nightcap Range. Remnants of the Kunghur flying fox are found at the end. This is a Class 5 walking route which is indistinct and overgrown in many places. Expect natural hazards such as steep slopes and rock and tree obstacles. Numerous old logging tracks may cause confusion. Walkers require a high level of skill and must be self reliant with maps, navigation, personal protection and first aid equipment.
Plant communities: rainforests
Location:
shown on park map
Minyon Loop
Beginning at either Minyon Grass or Minyon Falls picnic area, this walk takes you through changing vegetation to the base of the falls and along the escarpment edge. If you want to walk only to the base of Minyon falls, the walk begins at Minyon Grass and is a 4 kilometre return walk taking around 2 hours. Both walks have steep climbs out of the valley floor.
Plant communities: rainforests
Location:
shown on Minyon Falls map
Historic Nightcap Track
Passing through both Nightcap National Park and Whian Whian State Forest this walk can be started at either Mt Nardi or Rummery Park. The track overlaps parts of the original trail used by travellers and postal workers between Lismore and Murwillumbah in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Bush camping is permitted on this walk but you'll need to use a portable stove and carry out your own rubbish.
Plant communities: rainforests
Location:
shown on park map
Walking: events and activities
| Commercial activity | Inter-Action Experiential Learning  Inter-Action Experiential Learning is a professional outdoor education service provider located on the far north coast of NSW. We are located on 3000 acres of private property locally known as 'Nightcap' (formerly Mebbin Springs). 'Nightcap' is surrounded by World Heritage and associated national parks.
We provide group-focused learning experiences. Activities include high ropes, low ropes, canoeing, bushwalking, abseiling, mountain bike riding, games, raft building and orienteering. Expeditioning is a core part of our work. We cater for primary and secondary schools, businesses, welfare agencies, community groups, father/son and family groups. More info: Inter-Action Experiential Learning, Phone: 02 6679 7395 (international +612 6679 7395) | As required |
| Commercial activity | Jim's Alternative Tours  Jim's Alternative Tours runs daily from Byron Bay and explores Nightcap National Park, taking in Minyon Falls and the township of Nimbin.
Trips depart at 10am and return at 5.30pm.
We aim to share our beautiful hinterland with travellers from around the globe and we take pride in educating visitors to respect and preserve all National Parks in Australia.
To book please contact us by phone or email.
More info: Jim's Alternative Tours, Phone: 0401 592 247 (international +61401 592 247) | . |
