Wollumbin Summit track extended closure

Extension of summit track closure.

The closure of the Wollumbin Summit track will be extended to the end of November 2021 due to public safety risks associated with the summit walking track, and to further consult with the Aboriginal community and other key stakeholders about the future management of the site.

An Aboriginal Place management plan has been completed, which formally sets out the Aboriginal community's advice on access to the summit and documents Wollumbin's significant Aboriginal cultural heritage values.

The plan was prepared in consultation with the Aboriginal community, including the Wollumbin Consultative Group which represents a range of Aboriginal groups and families with connection to Wollumbin and has been providing advice to the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) since 2000.

Alternative experiences for visitors expand

The Best of All Lookout, accessed via Queensland's Springbrook National Park, provides views over the World Heritage-listed rainforest, the crater escarpment, Wollumbin (Mount Warning) and the Tweed Valley.

Byrrill Creek walking track is a short walk in Mebbin National Park that takes you through subtropical rainforest and past large ancient fig trees, ideal for birdwatching.

Other alternatives include the Goorgana walking track, Pholis Gap walking track or Protesters Falls in nearby Nightcap National Park.

Next steps

The extended closure of Wollumbin until the end of November 2021 will allow further consultation with the Aboriginal community and other key stakeholders about the future management of the site.

While this consultation process takes place, the NSW Government is investing in a range of visitor infrastructure across the region as part of the largest capital investment program ever undertaken in our national parks.

For example, the $7.35 million Tweed Byron Hinterland Trails project will provide a 4-day walk from Unicorn Falls to Minyon Falls with new and upgraded visitor facilities at key points along the trail. Initial works at the Minyon Falls visitor precinct commenced in December 2020.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service will continue to engage with local stakeholders and the community through consultation as part of the future planning process.

To be notified about potential future consultation opportunities, please register your interest using the online form below.

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