Starting from Newton Drive, Nightcap, this walk takes you to the Rummery Park Campground via the Historic Nightcap Track, Gibbergunyah Range Road and Peates Mountain Road; optionally visiting Mt Nardi, Mt Matheson and Peates Mountain along the way. Embark on a journey through the diverse and lively woodland, and notice the scenery change as you make your way through. The rainforest sections are mostly shaded and cool, where you can see tons of wildlife. Keep an eye on trees to spot koalas and tiger(spotted tail) quolls, but don’t be surprised by the parma wallaby that’s giving you a suspicious look. The area is also home to some rare and endangered bird species such as the red goshawk and the black-breasted button-quail. You’ll have a chance to get good views of Mount Warning(Wollumbin) as well. Keep in mind that you can stay at the Rummery Park Campground and head back to make this a return trip. The track is mostly undemanding, yet the length of it might be tiring. Remember to take plenty of water. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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 started From Newton Drive(180 metres northeast of Mount Nardi summit), head northeast along the dirt path to join the Historic Nightcap Track, moving away from the summit. 575 metres into the track, veer right at the 3-way intersection to continue along Rummery Park from Mount Nardi Track. This is the recommended direction of travel.....
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Directions & comments
Start.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the summit of Mount Nardi where there is a transmitting station. Keep in mind that access may not be allowed. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 25 m turn sharp left, to head along Historic Nightcap Track.
After another 550 m (at the intersection of Historic Nightcap Track & Pholis Walk) veer right, to head along Historic Nightcap Track.
After another 490 m (at the intersection of Historic Nightcap Track & Mount Matheson Loop) continue straight, to head along Historic Nightcap Track.
After another 440 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the summit of Mount Matheson. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 95 m (at the intersection of Historic Nightcap Track & Mount Matheson Loop) veer left, to head along Historic Nightcap Track.
After another 2.1 km (at the intersection of Tuntable Trail & Historic Nightcap Track) turn left, to head along Historic Nightcap Track.
After another 3.9 km continue straight, to head along Historic Nightcap Track.
After another 3.6 km (at the intersection of Gibbergunyah Range Road & Historic Nightcap Track) continue straight, to head along Gibbergunyah Range Road.
After another 1.3 km head through/around the gate.
After another 8 m (at the intersection of Tungun Road & Gibbergunyah Range Road) continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road.
After another 900 m (at the intersection of Old Fire Road & Peates Mountain Road) continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road.
After another 1.1 km pass the sign (on your left).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the summit of Peates Mountain, where you can get better views over the land. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
At the intersection of Peates Mountain Track & Peates Mountain Road continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road.
After another 500 m pass the sign (on your right).
At the intersection of Peates Mountain Road & Eastern Fire Break continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road.
After another 930 m pass the sign (9 m on your right).
At the intersection of Peates Mountain Road & Perlite Road continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road.
After another 1.2 km continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road.
After another 440 m (at the intersection of Peates Mountain Road & Eastern Boundary Trail) continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road.
After another 155 m come to a gate.
About 85 m past the end is "Rummery Park".
About 115 m past the end is a toilet.
The end.
This little side trip takes you to the summit of Mount Nardi where there is a transmitting station. Keep in mind that access may not be allowed.
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Directions & comments
Start.
Find the sign at the start.
After another 90 m head through/around the gate.
After another 80 m come to "Mount Nardi".
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 200 m to the main route.
This little side trip takes you to the summit of Mount Matheson.
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Directions & comments
At the intersection of Historic Nightcap Track & Mount Matheson Loop Start heading along Mount Matheson Loop (a walking track).
After another 65 m come to "Mount Matheson".
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 65 m to the main route.
This optional side trip takes you to the summit of Peates Mountain, where you can get better views over the land.
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Peates Mountain Road & Peates Mountain Track Start heading along Peates Mountain Track (a walking track).
After another 325 m come to "Peates Mountain".
About 25 m past the end is "Peates Mountain Lookout".
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 325 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Rummery Park from Mount Nardi
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
17.7 km
Time
6 h to 9 h
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required
Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)