30 Great Walks Northern Rivers Region

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Richmond Range National Park and surrounding valleys. The walk starts at Mt Nardi. Mt Nardi is 12km from Nimbin on a narrow sealed road. Visitor Guide The park is 45 kilometres west of Casino. Turn off the Bruxner Highway onto Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive, near 20 M t Matheson Loop - 3km, 1½ hours Mallanganee. The Mt Matheson Loop heads out through the lush 7 C ulmaran Loop - 400m, 15 minutes rainforest encircling Mt Matheson. The Pholis Gap and Historic Nightcap tracks split off from this walk. The loop Great Walk among tall Brush Box and Sydney Blue Gums at originates at Mt Nardi. the edge of the rainforest environment. Walk starts at Cambridge Plateau Picnic Area. 21 B oggy Creek Walk - 4km return, 1½ hours Walks Moore Park Nature Reserve This track leads to Minyon Falls along beautiful Boggy 30 Creek. The track starts in Blackbutt forest and includes a Northern Rivers Region The reserve is 26 kilometres west of Kyogle, just off the series of small waterfalls and pools along the quiet creek. Summerland Way near Old Grevillia. The track starts at Rummery Park camping area within Nightcap National Park. 8 M oore Park Walk - 400m, 15 minutes Walk through the remains of Boyd’s Scrub, the most Richmond Range National Park important example of Black Bean rainforest in NSW. 22 C ulmaran Valley track - 2.5km, 1 hour Koreelah National Park Beginning in tall forest the walk descends steeply to a bridge over Culmaran Creek then climbs again to skirt The park is 30 kilometres west of Woodenbong, on White around the head of the valley. Over 200 plant species Swamp Road, off Summerland Way at Old Koreelah. have been recorded here. The walk starts at Cambridge 9 G orge Walk - 240m, 10 minutes Plateau Picnic Area on Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive. Short gorge walk from the camp ground through sclerophyll T oonumbar National Park forest down to Koreelah Creek Gorge. 23 M urray Scrub track - 5.5km, 2 to 3 hours T oonumbar National Park The Murray Scrub is a prime example of lowland subtropical The park is 35 kilometres west of Kyogle via Afterlee and rainforest that includes an impressive stand of Red Cedars. Toonumbar Forest Drive. The track starts from the Murray Scrub Road 2.5 km east of the Iron Pot Creek Rest Area. 10 I ron Pot Loop - 740m, 30 minutes B undjalung National Park $ The loop follows Iron Pot Creek traversing rainforest vegetation and tall Flooded Gums. The walk starts at Iron 24 G weean/Dirrawong loop - 3km, 1 hour Pot Creek Camping Area. Walk to the 6000-year-old midden beside the Evans River, V ictoria Park Nature Reserve then follow the river back through rainforest along Oyster Creek. The walk starts at Gummi Garra Picnic Area. The park is 7 kilometres south of Alstonville, off the Wardell road. 25 J erusalem Creek walk - 6km return, 2½ hours

11 B oardwalk Loop - 300m, 20 minutes Walk to the mouth of tea-tree stained Jerusalem Creek, returning back along the beach. The walk starts at Black Travel beneath a canopy of towering trees on a wheelchair Rocks. accessible boardwalk. Cape Byron State Conservation Area $ Tw eed Heads Historic Site 26 C ape Byron walking track - 5km, 2 hours To reach the Tweed Heads Historic Site, turn off the Pacific Highway into Kirkwood Road about 1 kilometre south of the The magnificent clifftop walking track winds its way through border. diverse plant communities, offering panoramic views of the ocean and north coast hinterland. Join this loop walk at 12 Walk on water - 1.2km, 45 minutes Wategos Beach, Captain Cook Lookout, or the Pass. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au A circular wheelchair accessible walk weaves through the mangroves and out over the water before returning to a ca ring for The parks S hort Walks - Less than one hour, less than two kilometres. wellpreserved Bora Ring. • Leave your pets and firearms at home, as they are not border ranges national park $ Br oken Head Nature Reserve permitted. The reserve is 4 kilometres south of Byron Bay. Follow the Coast Tweed Range Scenic Drive, which runs through the park is 38 • Enjoy the wildlife but do not disturb plants, animals, Road and turn into Broken Head Beach Road. kilometres west of Murwillumbah off the Murwillumbah-Kyogle bushrock, Aboriginal sites or historic places. All are road or 28 kilometres north of Kyogle via Wiangaree on the 13 T wo Sisters track - 800m one way, 30 minutes protected. Summerland Way. A dramatic cliff top walk with unsurpassed views.T he walk • Be careful with fire. Use only fireplaces provided. Observe 1 Falcorostrum Loop - 750m, 30 minutes starts at Broken Head Caravan Park. any total fire bans. This walk winds its way through one of the largest stands Cape Byron State Conservation Area • Firewood is not provided. Bring your own firewood or better of Antarctic beech in the park. Falcorostrum orchids can still use gas stoves. be seen clinging to the trunk and branches of these ancient Travel east from the Township of Byron Bay and follow signs to trees, the only place they’re found. Walk starts at Bar Cape Byron. • Firewood collection is not permitted. Mountain Picnic Area. 14 Palm Valley loop - 200m, 15 minutes • Drive carefully and keep to public roads. All vehicles must 2 T he Pinnacle Lookout - 200m, 20 minutes be registered and drivers licensed. A pleasant stroll through a Bangalow Palm Forest. The walk This short walk is one of the highlights of the park. No other starts at the Palm Valley (Pass) Picnic Area. • Keep the park clean and safe for wildlife. Please take your walk in the region offers such a dramatic encounter with the rubbish home. Mount Warning caldera. Epiphytes, Hoop Pines and stands of gnarled Antarctic Beech are features of this loop walk. • Observe all signs, as they are there for your safety and to help you enjoy your visit. The walk starts off Tweed Range Scenic Drive. M edium walks - 1-4 hours, 2km to 8km 20 3 B order Loop - 1.2km, 45 minutes • Keep to walking tracks, as they are designed to have minimal Border Ranges National Park $ impact. This short loop walk starts at the picnic area and passes through grassy wet eucalypt forest dominated by Brushbox, 15 Palm Forest Walk - 2km, 1 hour • Be considerate of other park users - keep your noise to a Blue Gums and Tallowwood, before entering a stand of Walk through rainforest and eucalypt forest to Brushbox minimum. subtropical rainforest. Border Loop Picnic Area is on Falls passing a sandstone rock into which the early • Please do not feed the wildlife. Lions Road, north of Kyogle. cedar getters carved their names. The walk starts at Sheepstation Creek Camping Area. N ightcap National Park and Whian Whian State bush safety Conservation Area 16 B ar Mountain Circuit - 3.5km, 3 hours • Carry sufficient water and food supplies for the proposed The parks are approximately 30 kilometres north of Lismore and Branching off the Falcorostrum Loop, wind your way down walk. Drinking water is not provided in the parks. 30 kilometres southeast of Murwillumbah. the ridge towards the western escarpment. From the lookout • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. there are views into Collins Creek and west to Mount B ig Scrub Loop - 1.5km, 45 minutes 4 Lindsay and Mount Barney. • Remember a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Stroll amongst some of the best examples of rainforest in • It is reommended that you include a First Aid Kit in your

NSW. See large figs, abundant birdlife and crystal clear 17 B rindle Creek Walk - 5km, 3 hours pack. creeks. Walk starts off Gibbergunyah Range Road. Follow Brindle Creek through lush rainforest, Antarctic • Take your mobile phone and call 112 in case of an Beech and waterfalls are among the attractions of this walk. emergency. 5 Protesters Falls - 1.4km return, 45 minutes You will need to have a vehicle at both ends of the walk • Observe NPWS signage and directions. This easy walk winds its way through Bangalow Palms to the or retrace your steps. Start the walk at either Antarctic base of the falls. Swimming is not permitted in the area as Beech or Brindle Creek Picnic Area. it is home to the endangered Fleay’s Barred Frog. The walk Rosewood Loop - 6km, 3 hours more information starts at Terania Creek Picnic Area, 14.5 kilometres 18 from the Channon on a dirt road. The loop winds down to a creek past dense rainforest NPWS Richmond River Area Office, regrowth. You can take a swim here but be warned that 7 Northcott Crescent, Ma t W rning / Wollumbin National Park these waters are cold. Walk starts at Sheepstaion Creek Alstonville NSW 2477. Access to the parks is from the Murwillumbah to Kyogle Road. Camping Area. Tel: (02) 6627 0200 Email: [email protected] 6 L yrebird track - 250m, 20 minutes N ightcap National Park and Whian Whian State Conservation Area The track crosses Breakfast Creek before winding through palm forest to a platform set amongst the lush subtropical 19 Pholis Gap - 4km return, 1½ hours geneRal inquiRies: rainforest. Brush Turkeys foraging amongst the leaf litter are The track meanders through rainforest before splitting t: 13000PARKS (1300 072 757) a common sight. The track starts opposite the Summit off the Mt Matheson Loop and descending towards the www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au Track at the end of Mt Warning Road. escarpment edge. Pholis Gap offers views of Mt Warning 30 Great Walks

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��Long Walks - more�� than four hours, more than eight �� Mount�� Warning / Wollumbin�� National�� Park �� kilometres �� 30 Summit track - 8.8km return, 4 to 5 hours �� Border Ranges National Park $ Out of respect for Bundjalung law and culture the �� Bundjalung ask�� that you consider choosing not to climb�� 27 Booyong Walk - 10.5km one way, 5 hours ��Wollumbin.�� If you do climb, be aware that it is a steep�� 4.4 �� km (one way) climb, with a challenging final rock scramble. �� Linking Sheepstation Creek with Forest Tops, this track �� Walk starts at the end of Mt Warning Rd. � provides an easy introduction to the rainforests of the park. �� It is best to start at Forest Tops. This walk incorporates the �� Palm Forest�� Walk and provides�� access to the Rosewood ��Guide to symbols�� in this br��ochu��re �� Loop.�� Start at either Sheepstation�� Creek or Forest Tops �� Camping Area. �� Fees: Park use or vehicle entry fees apply.�� $ �� Nightcap National Park �� Walking�� Track Grades �� 28 Minyon Loop - 7.5km, 4½ hours �� all access - a broad, hard surface with access ramps. �� Walk through�� changing vegetation�� to the base�� of Minyon �� Falls.�� To walk�� only�� to�� the base of�� Minyon �Falls�� begin�� at Graded - a hardened surface with minimal formed steps. Minyon Grass. This is a 4 kilometre return walk taking �� around 2 hours. Both�� walks have steep climbs�� out of the �� Walking - sections�� may�� be hardened with steps and valley floor.T he loop begins at either Minyon Grass or �� uneven ground.�� Minyon Falls. �� Hiking - there�� is�� no hardening of the ground with fallen�� 29 ��Historic Nightcap Track�� - 16km one way, 1½ days ��debris likely. �� This walk�� between�� Mt Nardi and�� Rummery�� Park�� can� be �� started at either end. The track overlaps parts of the �� original trail used�� by postal�� workers between Lismore and �� Murwillumbah in the late 1800’s and early�� 1900’s.�� Bush �� camping�� is permitted�� but visitors�� must�� use�� portable stoves and carry out their own rubbish. Start the walk at either Mt �� Nardi Picnic Area or Rummery Park. �� Copyright OEH��

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