Minyon Falls 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	(-28.619447,153.3982825)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Lismore Road, B62 Turn on to Binna Burra Road then drive for 9.1 km Turn right onto Federal Drive and drive for another 3.9 km Turn sharp left onto Repentance Creek Road and drive for another 1.4 km Continue onto Repentance Creek Road and drive for another 3.3 km Turn right onto Coopers Creek Road and drive for another 1.8 km Turn left onto Minyon Falls Road and drive for another 1.3 km Turn sharp left onto Minyon Grass Road and drive for another 140 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Minyon Grass Lookout. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 20 m veer left. After another 35 m pass the "Barbeque" (20 m on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to a lookout with views over the falls. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.6 km continue straight.
	After another 1.8 km continue straight. After another 1.3 km come to the "Longanarra Lookout" (10 m on your right). After another 105 m continue straight. After another 100 m cross the ford.
	Turn right.
	After another 85 m turn right. After another 45 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
	After another 8 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Minyon Falls Lookout with scenic views over the falls. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 40 m turn sharp left.
	After another 40 m continue straight. After another 55 m pass the sign (8 m on your right). After another 6 m pass the picnic table (5 m on your left).
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 5.2 km to get back to the start. About 15 m past the end is a BBQ. A sign. A car park.

Side trip to Minyon Grass Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 20 m come to the end. "Minyon Grass Lookout". About 145 m past the end is a sign. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.

Side trip to a lookout with views over the falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 120 m come to the end. A viewpoint. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 120 m to the main route.

Side trip to Minyon Falls Lookout with scenic views over the falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	Continue another 9 m to find Minyon Falls Lookout at the end. "Minyon Falls Lookout". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 9 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Minyon Falls Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	10.5 km
Time	4 h to 6 h

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 is one 5.1 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	5.1 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Byron Bay Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  27°C
  Windy. Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with damaging winds and large hail. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:40am to 4:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  19°C → 25°C
  Possible shower or storm.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  19°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  19°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 17 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  20°C → 28°C
  Becoming windy. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Becoming windy. Mostly sunny.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  21°C → 28°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  20°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Nightcap National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
  North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 December 2024. 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.
  
  Closed areas: Yelgun Kyoomgun & Weeun Weenun Campground Closed
  Yelgun Kyoomgun & Weeun Weeun Campgrounds within Nightcap NP are closed until 2pm Saturday 9th November due to the recent weather event. Closed Area includes the Byan Yangala Loop walk. These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Closed areas: Byan Yangala loop closed
  Byan Yangala loop is closed until 2pm Saturday 9th November due to the recent weather event. Closed areas include Yelgun Kyoomgun and Weeun Weeun campgrounds. These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs
  Nightcap Range Road will be closed for major landslip repairs from 16th September 2024 until 18th November 2024. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge.
  
  Access to Rummery Park Campground and Minyon Falls will be via Minyon Falls Road only.
  
  We apologize for any inconvenience during this time. For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville Office on (02) 6627 0200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service
- Whian Whian State Conservation Area alerts
  Closed areas: Byan Yangala loop closed
  Byan Yangala loop is closed until 2pm Saturday 9th November due to the recent weather event. Closed areas include Yelgun Kyoomgun and Weeun Weeun campgrounds. These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs
  Nightcap Range Road will be closed for major landslip repairs from 16th September 2024 until 18th November 2024. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge.
  
  Access to Rummery Park Campground and Minyon Falls will be via Minyon Falls Road only.
  
  We apologize for any inconvenience during this time. For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville Office on (02) 6627 0200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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