Helmholtzia Loop 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	(-28.3780179,153.0688897)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Summerland Way, B91 Turn on to Gradys Creek Road then drive for 11.2 km Turn right onto Simes Road and drive for another 3.2 km Turn sharp left onto Forest Road and drive for another 10.8 km Keep left onto Brindle Creek Road and drive for another 1.8 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 55 m pass the picnic table (45 m on your left). After another 115 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 210 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	After another 9 m turn left. After another 45 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 165 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 25 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 190 m turn left. About 65 m past the end is a toilet. Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 10 m turn around.
	After another 10 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Helmholtzia Loop Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	890 m
Time	20 min to 40 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 910 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	910 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 19 May
  
  22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely in the late morning. The chance of thunderstorms along the coastal fringe late this afternoon and evening. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 20.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Tuesday 20 May
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Wednesday 21 May
  
  16°C → 23°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  3 → 25mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Thursday 22 May
  
  16°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Friday 23 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Saturday 24 May
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Sunday 25 May
  
  13°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Border Ranges National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Closed Areas within Border Ranges NP - Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred damage
  For safety the below area is closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred until 10am Monday 30th May
  
  • Helmholzia Loop
  
  These Closures are weather dependent and may be extended.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000 or email [email protected]
  
  Closed areas: Eastern Access Tweed Range Scenic Drive Closed
  The Tweed Range Scenic Drive will be closed from the Brindle Creek Loop Road to the eastern entrance at Barkers Vale until 30 May 2025 for road works.
  There will be no access to the Pinnacle Lookout, Blackbutts Lookout and Bar Mountain during these roadworks.
  Access via the Wiangaree and Lynches Creek entrance will remain open to Sheepstation Creek, Forest Tops and Brindle Creek.
  This 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 NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
  
  Closed areas: Border Loop Lookout closed for roadworks
  The Border Loop Lookout and walking track will be closed to all visitors to allow for essential roadworks on the Lions Road.
  The Lions Road will be closed to all visitors between Standfield's Bridge at Cougal and the Queensland border.
  Further information is available on the Live Traffic NSW website.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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