Pholis Gap Circuit 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	Nightcap. (-28.5438617,153.2892629)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Nimbin Road, Nimbin, head east along Cullen Street; After 650m, turn right on to Sibley Street Nimbin. After another 500m, continue straight along Tuntable Falls Road Nimbin. After another 1km, turn right on to Tuntable Falls Road Nimbin. After another 3.6km, continue straight along Newton Drive Nimbin. After another 6.8km, turn right on to Nightcap. After another 20m, come to the trackhead on Nightcap.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from, Nightcap) by heading north-east along the Historic Nightcap Track.
	After another 550m, (at the 3-way intersection, with & Pholis Walk) turn sharp left, to follow Pholis Walk. After another 1000m you will find the Pholis Gap lookout (10m on your right). After another 1.5km, head around the gate.
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection, with Pholis Walk & Newton Drive) turn left, to follow Newton Drive. After another 500m, pass a parking area (20m on your right).
	After another 40m, (at the 3-way intersection, with Newton Drive & ) turn right.
	After another 30m you come to the end, Nightcap. There is a parking area here.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	3.6km
Time	2 hrs to 3 hrs

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Slight chance of a shower at night about the north coast. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  8°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower, most likely at night. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:20am to 1:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Rain.
  90% chance of rain
  3 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching around 18.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the south. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Nightcap National Park alerts
  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. For more information, please email or call Richmond River NPWS on 02 6672 0200.
  
  Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
  North Rocks Road is closed until 30 July 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.
  
  Closed areas: Protestors Falls walking track closed
  Protestors Falls walking track will be affected by closures from 29 April to 21 July 2025 for maintenance works to replace the footbridge. There will be no public access from the end of the elevated boardwalk platform. Terania Creek picnic area will remain open.
  Closure may be extended due to weather events. Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, email or call Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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