Pholis Gap walking 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	(-28.5439516,153.2890707)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Nimbin Road, 32, Nimbin. Turn on to Sibley Street then drive for 5.1 km Continue onto Newton Drive and drive for another 6.9 km Turn sharp right and drive for another 25 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the sign at the start.
	After another 550 m turn left. After another 1 km come to "Pholis Gap".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.6 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Pholis Gap walking track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.1 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 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	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)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  27°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny morning. The chance of fog inland early this morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south during this afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in 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
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  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
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  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
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  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
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Nightcap National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Protestors Falls walking track closed
  Protestors Falls walking track will be closed to all pedestrians from the end of the Elevated board walk platform from Tuesday 29th April 2025 to Tuesday 20th May 2025. Closure is to carry out foot bridge replacement. Works will be weather dependent and closure may be extended. Terania Creek picnic area will remain open.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200 or email npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
  
  Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions
  Nightcap Range Road is closed to traffic in both directions due to a major landslip associated with the 2022 flood event. The closure affects the section of Nightcap Range Road between Rummery Road intersection and Telephone Road trailer parking area.
  Access to Minyon Falls and Rummery Park is via Minyon Falls Road only.
  An estimated repair date has not been determined.
  Please contact Richmond River NPWS for more information - 02 6672 0200 / npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
  
  Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
  For safety, the following areas are closed until 30 May 2025 due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:
  
  Historic Nightcap Track
  
  Areas will be opened once inspections, and any required works are completed.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
  North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 June 2025. The road is currently unsafe to traffic. This closure maybe extended, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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