Big Scrub 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	(-28.6406416,153.3343615)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Main Street, B62 Turn on to James Gibson Road then drive for 1.1 km Turn right onto Mackie Road and drive for another 820 m Continue onto Mackie Road and drive for another 4.1 km Turn right onto Rosebank Road and drive for another 3.8 km Turn sharp left onto Dunoon Road and drive for another 6.6 km Turn sharp right onto Rocky Creek Dam Road and drive for another 1.5 km Turn left onto Gibbergunyah Range Road and drive for another 1.4 km Turn right onto Big Scrub Loop and drive for another 10 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 100 m turn right.
	After another 1.2 km continue straight.
	After another 100 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Big Scrub Loop Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.4 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Lismore Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 4 July
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 5 July
  
  5°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the south in the early morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:30am to 1:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Sunday 6 July
  
  9°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog inland. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Monday 7 July
  
  10°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Tuesday 8 July
  
  5°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Wednesday 9 July
  
  7°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Thursday 10 July
  
  6°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Friday 11 July
  
  6°C → 17°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Nightcap National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Protestors Falls walking track closed
  Protestors Falls walking track will be affected by closures from 29 April to 11 July 2025 for maintenance works to replace the footbridge. There will be no public access from the end of the elevated boardwalk platform. Terania Creek picnic area will remain open.
  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 Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions
  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 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 or call Richmond River NPWS on 02 6672 0200.
  
  Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
  North Rocks Road is closed until 30 July 2025. The road is currently unsafe to traffic. This closure maybe extended, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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