Minyon Falls walking track
North Coast, NSW
A 13 km rainforest return in Nightcap National Park to a 100 m waterfall in Gondwana country behind Byron.
About this place
Minyon Falls walking track is a Grade 3, 13 km return (3-4 hours) through Nightcap escarpment rainforest to a 100 m plunge on Repentance Creek. Start from Minyon Falls or Minyon Grass picnic areas, pass old-growth brush box, and picnic on ferny creeks. There is no public access within 100 m of the top of the falls. Access is via Minyon Falls Road only while Nightcap Range Road remains closed for landslip repairs. Link to Boggy Creek walk and Rummery Park campground in Whian Whian SCA if you want a longer day.
Access & getting there
Do not use Nightcap Range Road (closed for landslip). Approach via Minyon Falls Road past Wren's Nest Cafe. Busy at weekends; parking at Minyon Falls and Minyon Grass picnic areas.
Minyon Falls Rd via Rosebank / Upper Coopers Creek, Nightcap National Park NSW
Safety notes
Remote weather can change quickly. No access within 100 m of the falls lip. Tell someone your plans. Leeches after rain.
Gear notes
Raincoat, water, insect repellent and sturdy shoes. The unsealed access road can be rough.
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