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Nightcap National Park
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Nightcap National Park
1 current alert · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 6:05 am
- Closed 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
Nightcap National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, is a dramatically beautiful park full of ancient rainforests, magical waterways and spectacular views.
The lush rainforest provides a home for the newly discovered nightcap oak as well as a number of threatened animal species, including Albert's lyrebird and Fleay's barred frog which takes shelter under leaf litter and makes an 'ok-ok-ok-ok-ok' after rain.
With easy access from Lismore and Nimbin, you can enjoy a picnic, bushwalk or overnight camping trip amid the park's escarpments, waterfalls and crystal clear creeks and enjoy incredible views of the 20 million year-old Wollumbin shield volcano. Learn more about the special origin of this park and the protests to protect Terania Creek.
The area at a glance
Whian Whian State Conservation Area
Explore ancient World Heritage-listed rainforest in Nightcap National Park, near Lismore in north-eastern NSW. You’ll find picnic areas and stunning views from Minyon Falls lookout. Camp in nearby Rummery Park campground.
Nightcap National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, is a dramatically beautiful park full of ancient rainforests, magical waterways and spectacular views.
The lush rainforest provides a home for the newly discovered nightcap oak as well as a number of threatened animal species, including Albert's lyrebird and Fleay's barred frog which takes shelter under leaf litter and makes an 'ok-ok-ok-ok-ok' after rain.
With easy access from Lismore and Nimbin, you can enjoy a picnic, bushwalk or overnight camping trip amid the park's escarpments, waterfalls and crystal clear creeks and enjoy incredible views of the 20 million year-old Wollumbin shield volcano. Learn more about the special origin of this park and the protests to protect Terania Creek.
- Walks
- 6
- Picnic areas
- 2
- Lookouts
- 1
Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Lookouts (1)
Walks in this area
- Protesters Falls walking track
Grade 3 · Moderate · 1.4km return · 1hr - 1hr 30min
Plants and animals
Animals
- Albert's lyrebird (Menura alberti)
- Australian brush turkey (Alectura lathami)
- Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus)
Plants
- Blueberry ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus)
- Coachwood (Ceratopetalum apetalum)
Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Before you go
Opening
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Nearby towns
Nimbin (11 km) · Lismore (27 km) · Mullumbimby (32 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteAlstonville office
02 6627 0200npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.auRusselton Industrial Estate, 7 Northcott Crescent, Alstonville NSW 2477
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Where you'll be
Nightcap NSW 2480