Helmholtzia Loop 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	(-28.3780179,153.0688897)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Summerland Way, B91 Turn on to Gradys Creek Road then drive for 11.2 km Turn right onto Simes Road and drive for another 3.2 km Turn sharp left onto Forest Road and drive for another 10.8 km Keep left onto Brindle Creek Road and drive for another 1.8 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 55 m pass the picnic table (45 m on your left). After another 115 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 210 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	After another 9 m turn left. After another 45 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 165 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 25 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 190 m turn left. About 65 m past the end is a toilet. Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 10 m turn around.
	After another 10 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Helmholtzia Loop Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	890 m
Time	20 min to 40 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 910 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	910 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 2 July
  
  19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the south, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 19.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:00am to 12:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 3 July
  
  6°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
  
  Friday 4 July
  
  7°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Saturday 5 July
  
  9°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the south. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Sunday 6 July
  
  12°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 7 July
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Tuesday 8 July
  
  7°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Border Ranges National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Border Loop Lookout closed for roadworks
  The Border Loop Lookout and walking track will be closed to all visitors to allow for essential roadworks on the Lions Road.
  The Lions Road will be closed to all visitors between Standfield's Bridge at Cougal and the Queensland border.
  Further information is available on the Live Traffic NSW website.
  
  Safety alerts: Vegetation works being carried out on the Tweed Range Scenic Drive and Brindle creek loop Road
  The Tweed Range Scenic Drive and the Brindle Creek Loop road are currently open and suitable for 2WD vehicles. We are conducting vegetation maintenance where our machines maybe on the wrong side of the road. All works will be completed with traffic control, please be cautious and listen to the advice given from staff. Take care and drive safely.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 0266320000
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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