Pholis Gap Walking Track

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Pholis Gap walking track, Nightcap National Park. Photo: B. McLachlan
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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

Pholis Gap walking track is perfect if you’re looking for spectacular views across to Wollumbin-Mount Warning and the dramatic mountains of the Nightcap escarpment.

Situated in northern NSW, this moderate walking track offers spectacular mountain scenery, and is ideal for families and keen birdwatchers.

Starting at Mount Nardi, the track meanders through lush rainforest of yellow carabeen and towering brushbox. You might see Albert’s lyrebirds and brush turkeys darting through the understorey. Descending westwards, look for grass trees and New England blackbutt along the drier ridges.

Reaching Pholis Gap, gaze across the surrounding valleys that were once a part of a volcanic crater. Looking to the skies, you might be lucky to see a peregrine falcon surfing on the updrafts.

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

Pholis Gap walking track is perfect if you’re looking for spectacular views across to Wollumbin-Mount Warning and the dramatic mountains of the Nightcap escarpment.

Difficulty
Grade 3 · Moderate
Distance
4km return
Time
1hr 30min - 2hrs

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Get in touch

Alstonville office

02 6627 0200npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au

Russelton Industrial Estate, 7 Northcott Crescent, Alstonville NSW 2477

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Where you'll be

Newton Drive

Nightcap NSW 2480