Culmaran Valley Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions
Start (-28.8069653,152.7435868)
Mode Car
Directions From Bruxner Highway, B60
Turn on to Richmond Range Road then drive for 12 km
Turn left and drive for another 5 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 15 m to find the "Cambridge Plateau Day-Use Area".
	After another 2 km veer right. After another 400 m to find the "Cambridge Plateau Day-Use Area".
	After another 9 m turn right. About 70 m past the end is a viewpoint.
	The end. A toilet.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Culmaran Valley Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.4 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 810 m apart with the largest gap of 2.4 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	15 m	Cambridge Plateau Day-Use Area
Toilet	2.4 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Lismore Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  12°C → 22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the north in the early morning. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  12°C → 21°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 20mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  12°C → 22°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 20mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Richmond Range National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive closed April 28 to May 31
  Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will be closed for works from Monday 28 April to Saturday 31 May 2025 due to road repair works.
  The following facilities will be closed for the duration
  /**/
  
  Cambridge Plateau picnic area
  
  Cambridge Plateau scenic drive
  
  Culmaran loop trail
  
  Culmaran Valley track
  
  Mount Babyl trail and tower area will be accessible from the north only. Permission for access via the Bruxner Highway during works must be sought from the ranger through the NPWS Kyogle Office.
  The private Airbnb cabin off Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive will not be accessible via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive for the duration of the closure, contact the owner for more information.
  There will be no access to Peacock Creek campground via Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive until the road re-opens. Please use Iron Pot Creek Road, Sextonville Road or Peacock Creek Road.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
  
  Closed areas: Culmaran Valley Track partially closed 17 April to 7 June
  Culmaran Valley Track will be partially closed from 17 April 2025 due to cyclone damage with a full closure scheduled for May whilst repairs take place. The trail is expected to re-open by 7 June in time for the June long weekend.
  The Culmaran Loop Walk will remain open until the full repair works in May and will re-open inline with the main Valley Track.
  Cambridge Plateau picnic area will remain open and accessible for visitors during track works.
  Alternative walks are available at Border Ranges National Park and Toonumbar National Park.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
  
  Safety alerts: Peacock Creek campground access changed
  Access to Peacock Creek campground has changed due to deterioration of local roads following the impacts of Cyclone Alfred. See below best options to access the campground whilst repairs and upgrades take place on local roads:
  
  Iron Pot Creek Road via Kyogle (north) - All weather best access is from Kyogle via Afterlee Road to the Dam Access Road, then a left turn onto Brays Road, right turn onto Logan's Bridge Road, right turn onto Iron Pot Creek Road. Follow signs to Bonalbo once on Brays Road.
  
  Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive via Bruxner Highway (south) - best access when open, 2WD suitable in dry weather only. Intermittently closed during periods of wet weather. *closed until April 17 due to repair works, check relevant alert for more details.
  
  Sextonville Road via Summerland Way (east) - suitable for 4WDs only, badly damaged with large pot holes and deep ruts. Repair works soon to commence, check for alerts.
  
  Peacock Creek Road via Clarence way (west) - 4WD only, not recommended for towing. Two steep creek crossings not suitable for 2WD/AWD, narrow weed affected road sections, badly damaged with large pot holes.
  
  Drivers advised to drive to conditions, check NPWS website alerts before visiting and follow all signage instructions at road works. For more information, contact the NPWS Kyogle area office on 02 6632 0000.
  
  Safety alerts: Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive - 2WD access dry weather only
  Cambridge Plateu Forest Drive access is limited to dry weather only for 2WD vehicles until future surface works occur.
  We apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the Kyogle NPWS office on 02 6632 0000 or npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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Start	(-28.8069653,152.7435868)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Bruxner Highway, B60 Turn on to Richmond Range Road then drive for 12 km Turn left and drive for another 5 m

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