Pholis Gap 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	(-28.5439516,153.2890707)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Nimbin Road, 32, Nimbin. Turn on to Sibley Street then drive for 5.1 km Continue onto Newton Drive and drive for another 6.9 km Turn sharp right and drive for another 25 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the sign at the start.
	After another 550 m turn left. After another 1 km come to "Pholis Gap".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.6 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Pholis Gap walking track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.1 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
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
- Murwillumbah Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  Clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Slight chance of a shower in the south, becoming less likely later this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south early this evening. Light winds.
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  15°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming south to southwesterly and light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  16°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  16°C → 27°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog inland. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 20s.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  12°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Nightcap National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Terania Creek and Protestors Falls Closure
  Terania Creek picnic area and Protestors Falls walking track is closed due to flooding. No access is permitted due to innaccessible causeways and dangerous conditions.
  The area will re-open once water levels have dropped which is estimated to be Tuesday 29th April.
  For more information please contact NPWS Richmond River Area on 02 6627 0200 / [email protected]
  
  Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
  For safety, the following areas are closed until 30 May 2025 due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:
  
  Historic Nightcap Track
  
  Areas will be opened once inspections, and any required works are completed.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call NPWS Alstonville office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
  North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 June 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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