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Whian Whian State Conservation Area
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Whian Whian State Conservation Area
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
Just to the north of Lismore, Whian Whian State Conservation Area was formed to protect an area that surrounds Nightcap National Park. This charming area and its surrounds are chock-full of fantastic, fun things to do outdoors.
It's a great spot from which to enjoy some of the day walks in the area, take a picnic, or go on a mountain bike ride. For longer adventures, you can base yourself at the tranquil forest setting at Rummery Park campground. This small but well-equipped campground is popular with overnight bushwalkers undertaking the Historic Nightcap track from Mount Nardi, some 18km to the west.
There are plenty of trails in Whian Whian and Nightcap, where you can hike, cycle, or even horse ride among the ancient towering kauri, bunya and hoop pines. Native Australian animals such as goannas, kookaburras and brushtail possums will accompany your adventures, as well as threatened species such as the spotted-tailed quoll, koalas and Albert's lyrebird.
The park at a glance
In Whian Whian State Conservation Area, north of Lismore, you’ll find cycling, hiking and horse riding trails, as well as waterfalls and creeks for swimming and fishing.
Just to the north of Lismore, Whian Whian State Conservation Area was formed to protect an area that surrounds Nightcap National Park. This charming area and its surrounds are chock-full of fantastic, fun things to do outdoors.
It’s a great spot from which to enjoy some of the day walks in the area, take a picnic, or go on a mountain bike ride. For longer adventures, you can base yourself at the tranquil forest setting at Rummery Park campground. This small but well-equipped campground is popular with overnight bushwalkers undertaking the Historic Nightcap track from Mount Nardi, some 18km to the west.
There are plenty of trails in Whian Whian and Nightcap, where you can hike, cycle, or even horse ride among the ancient towering kauri, bunya and hoop pines. Native Australian animals such as goannas, kookaburras and brushtail possums will accompany your adventures, as well as threatened species such as the spotted-tailed quoll, koalas and Albert’s lyrebird.
- Walks
- 9
- Picnic areas
- 2
- Campgrounds
- 1
- Cycling trails
- 1
Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
Spring
Bushwalking when many plant species are in bloom, such as bottlebrush, wattle and tea tree species along the creeks. Swimming in the Boggy Creek along the Boggy Creek walk The Freedom Marathon is an annual event held in spring .
Summer
When the weather heats up, swimming in Boggy Creek is a popular way to cool off.
Autumn
The cooler months are great for enjoying some of the longer bushwalks available in both Whian Whian and the adjoining Nightcap National Park - Autumn/winter .
Explore Whian Whian State Conservation Area
See what each part of the park offers.
- Nightcap National Park
- Normally open · check alerts
- 6 walks · 2 picnic areas · 1 lookout
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Campgrounds (1)
- Rummery Park campground18 campsites
Walks in this park
- 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)
- Common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)
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
Usually open · check alerts
Nearby towns
Mullumbimby (23 km) · Bangalow (26 km) · Lismore (35 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
Jiggi NSW 2480