Hell Hole Falls

Starting from Middle Ridge Road, Rowlands Creek, this walk takes you to the amazing swimming holes at Hell Hole Falls, exploring the rainforest of Mount Jerusalem National Park along the way. Expect a peaceful journey through the lands of the Bundjalung and Yugambeh People that ends with stunning rock pools that are deep and picturesque. The welcoming waters of Rowlands Creek are a great way to cool off and de-stress. You’ll want to get in regardless of the weather as the swimming holes are so tempting and secluded. You’ll mostly be in the shade of the rainforest canopy whilst making your way through the woods which will allow you to check out interesting fungi species hidden under exposed roots or fallen logs. Keep in mind that you may need to do some rock scrambling near the pools, yet it’s quite fun if you are careful. 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.

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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	At the intersection of Middle Ridge Road & Middle Ridge Trail (-28.4914243,153.3688199)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M1 Turn on to Pacific Motorway Offramp then drive for 285 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Old Pacific Highway, 40 and drive for another 410 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gulgan Road and drive for another 2 km Turn right onto Mullumbimby Road and drive for another 3.9 km At roundabout, take exit 1 and drive for another 310 m Turn right onto Dalley Street and drive for another 190 m Turn left onto Tincogan Street and drive for another 680 m Turn left onto Main Arm Road and drive for another 8.5 km Turn left onto Main Arm Road and drive for another 1.6 km Turn right onto Main Arm Road and drive for another 6.8 km Turn slight left onto Middle Ridge Road and drive for another 1.2 km Turn slight right onto Middle Ridge Trail and drive for another 2 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Middle Ridge Road (1.03km southwest of intersection with Main Arm and Manns roads), head towards the metal gate with a green signpost behind it. Head over/around the gate and join the Middle Ridge Trail. 1.4 kilometres into the walk, take a sharp left turn and join the Sand Ridge Road to continue along the Hell Hole Falls Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Middle Ridge Road & Middle Ridge Trail Start heading along Middle Ridge Trail (a vehicle track). After 65 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 1.3 km (at the intersection of Middle Ridge Trail & Sand Ridge Road) turn left, to head along Sand Ridge Road.
	Continue another 1.1 km to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.5 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Hell Hole Falls

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	5.1 km
Time	1 h 45 min to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  Clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  17°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 18 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]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  16°C → 26°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. The chance of fog in the north in the early morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to around 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 20s.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  13°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then tending southerly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to around 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  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 → 22°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Showers.
  
  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.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Mount Jerusalem National Park alerts
  Closed areas: South Chowan Road Closure (east of Agarti Road only)
  Part of South Chowan Road (east of Agarti Road) in Mt Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday 4 April to Friday 16 June 2025.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Other planned events: Vehicle access to Mount Jerusalem Central Trails, Unicorn Falls and Whiskey Creek walk
  NPWS advises visitors to travel via Uki using Rowlands Creek Road and Manns Road to access the following locations:
  
  Mount Jerusalem Central trails
  
  Unicorn Falls walking track
  
  Whiskey Creek walk
  
  Byron Shire Council are currently undertaking flood restoration works within the Main Arm valley, expected to be completed by early 2026. These works include the restoration and repair of culverts and causeways along Main Arm Road, which is the main vehicle access to Mount Jerusalem National Park when approaching from Mullumbimby. Byron Shire Council have advised that Main Arm Road should only be used by local traffic.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6639 8300.
  
  Closed areas: North Chowan Road Closure
  North Chowan Road within Mount Jerusalem National Park is closed for landslip remediation works, culvert replacement and trail maintenance from Friday 4 April to Friday 27 June 2025.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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