Mt Matheson Loop

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Nightcap National Park

1 current alert · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 5:05 am

  • Elsewhere in the parkClosed areasUntil 31 Dec 2026

    Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs

    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 the 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 NPWS Richmond River Area or call on 02 6627 0200.

About

Experience the variety of the unique landscape along the Mount Matheson loop. On this short walking track, you’ll hike through the lush rainforest that encircles Mount Matheson, before reaching the dramatic cliff edges that feature eucalypt forests. It’s not a long walk but some might find it challenging, so you’ll need to be reasonably fit, and remember to bring plenty of water.

The walk starts and ends at Mount Nardi picnic area, a small grassy area with a couple of barbecues and a picnic table.

You may want to use this loop walk to reach the Pholis Gap or historic Nightcap walking tracks. Pholis Gap is a good option to extend the loop into a day walk, and you can take the Nightcap track if you’d like to do some overnight walking and bush camping.

Length and Duration: 3 kilometres, 1.5 hours, easy-moderate

Location: Mt Nardi, Nightcap National Park

Travel Information: For opening times, fees, weather and climate information, maps and up-to-date access and road conditions see the NSW National Parks and Wildlife website.

Nightcap National Park · Whian Whian State Conservation Area · North Coast

Starting at Mount Nardi picnic area, the Mount Matheson loop takes you on a short walk through rainforest. You can combine this hike with other tracks for a longer day walk.

Difficulty
Grade 3 · Moderate
Distance
3km loop
Time
1hr 30min - 2hrs

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Drinking water
  • Sunscreen

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Where you'll be

Mt Matheson Loop Walking Trail

Nightcap NSW 2480