nature walks

The easy Bar Mountain circuit is a beautiful walk that winds its way down the ridge towards the western escarpment.

Starting from Bar Mountain picnic area, you’ll be walking beneath towering eucalypt giants on your way to Bar Mountain lookout. At the lookout, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of Collins creek, exquisite wilderness, Mount Lindesay and Mount Barney, all part of the World Heritage-listed rainforest.

length + duration

3.5km, 3hrs, moderate

location

Border Ranges

travel information

For opening times, fees, weather & climate information, maps and up to date access and road conditions see the NSW National Parks & Wildlife website

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The circuit track leaves from the Border Loop lookout and picnic area, taking you on a short walk through a canopy of World Heritage-listed rainforest.

This forest supports a population of koalas, so make sure you look high into the canopy for a glimpse of an Australian icon. If you’re interested in finding out more about the ancient rainforest plants, be sure to check out the track-side signs as you walk.

When you come to the end of the track, spend some time taking in views of Gradys Creek valley and the historic Border Loop railway line that tunnels through the McPherson range from Border Loop lookout. It’s a great place for a barbecue or picnic lunch.

length + duration

1.2km, 30min, easy

location

Border Ranges

travel information

For opening times, fees, weather & climate information, maps and up to date access and road conditions see the NSW National Parks & Wildlife website.

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This walk winds its way through one of the largest stands of Antarctic Beech in the park. Falcorostrum Orchids are seen clinging to the trunks and branches of these ancient trees, the only place they’re found.

The forest here is cool temperate rainforest , which only occurs in the park in small pockets. Albert’s Lyrebird are common here and are most frequently seen on misty overcast days.

length + duration

0.75km, 30min, easy

location

Border Ranges National Park

travel information

For opening times, fees, weather & climate information, maps and up to date access and road conditions see the NSW National Parks & Wildlife website.

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Starting at Rummery Park, this track leads to Minyon Falls along beautiful Boggy Creek. The track starts in Blackbutt forest and includes a series of small waterfalls and pools along the quiet creek.

length + duration

2km one way, 45min, easy

location 

Boggy Creek, Nightcap National Park

travel information

For opening times, fees, weather & climate information, maps and up to date access and road conditions see the NSW National Parks & Wildlife website.

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Beginning at either Minyon Grass or Minyon Falls picnic areas this walk takes visitors through changing vegetation to the base of the falls past a large unlogged Brushbox stand and along the escarpment edge.

For visitors wishing to walk only to the base of Minyon Falls the walk begins at Minyon Grass and is a 4km return walk taking around 2 hours. Both walks have steep climbs out.

length + duration

7.5km return, 4.5hrs, moderate - hard

location

Minyon Falls, Nightcap National Park

travel information

For opening times, fees, weather & climate information, maps and up to date access and road conditions see the NSW National Parks & Wildlife website.

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Originating at Mt Nardi, the Mt Matheson Loop heads out through the lush rainforest encircling Mt Matheson. Drier vegetation communities are found near cliff edges. The Pholis Gap and Historic Nightcap tracks split off from this walk.

length + duration

3km, 1.5hrs, easy-moderate

location

Mt Nardi, Nightcap National Park

travel information

For opening times, fees, weather & climate information, maps and up to date access and road conditions see the NSW National Parks & Wildlife website.

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Walk through rainforest and eucalypt forest near Sheepstation Creek Camping Area to Brushbox Falls. This track follows the line of an old bullock trail and logging road.

Closer to the creek you enter the subtropical rainforest above the falls. Near here, you pass a sandstone rock face into which the early cedar cutters carved their names.

length + duration

2km, 1hr, moderate

location 

Border Ranges

travel information

For opening times, fees, weather & climate information, maps and up to date access and road conditions see the NSW National Parks & Wildlife website.

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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 Mt Warning and surrounding valleys.

length + duration

4km return, 1.5hrs, moderate

Location

Mt Nardi, Nightcap National Park

travel information

For opening times, fees, weather & climate information, maps and up to date access and road conditions see the NSW National Parks & Wildlife website.

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Visit Protesters Falls at Terania Creek Picnic Area. This easy walk winds its way through Bangalow Palms to the base of the falls. Swimming is not permitted in the area as it is home to the endangered Fleay’s Barred Frog.

length + duration

1.4km return, 45min, easy

location 

Terania Creek - Nightcap National Park

travel information

For opening times, fees, weather & climate information, maps and up to date access and road conditions see the NSW National Parks & Wildlife website.

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