Minyon Falls 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	(-28.619447,153.3982825)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Lismore Road, B62 Turn on to Binna Burra Road then drive for 9.1 km Turn right onto Federal Drive and drive for another 3.9 km Turn sharp left onto Repentance Creek Road and drive for another 1.4 km Continue onto Repentance Creek Road and drive for another 3.3 km Turn right onto Coopers Creek Road and drive for another 1.8 km Turn left onto Minyon Falls Road and drive for another 1.3 km Turn sharp left onto Minyon Grass Road and drive for another 140 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Minyon Grass Lookout. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 20 m veer left. After another 35 m pass the "Barbeque" (20 m on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to a lookout with views over the falls. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.6 km continue straight.
	After another 1.8 km continue straight. After another 1.3 km come to the "Longanarra Lookout" (10 m on your right). After another 105 m continue straight. After another 100 m cross the ford.
	Turn right.
	After another 85 m turn right. After another 45 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
	After another 8 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Minyon Falls Lookout with scenic views over the falls. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 40 m turn sharp left.
	After another 40 m continue straight. After another 55 m pass the sign (8 m on your right). After another 6 m pass the picnic table (5 m on your left).
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 5.2 km to get back to the start. About 15 m past the end is a BBQ. A sign. A car park.

Side trip to Minyon Grass Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 20 m come to the end. "Minyon Grass Lookout". About 145 m past the end is a sign. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.

Side trip to a lookout with views over the falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 120 m come to the end. A viewpoint. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 120 m to the main route.

Side trip to Minyon Falls Lookout with scenic views over the falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	Continue another 9 m to find Minyon Falls Lookout at the end. "Minyon Falls Lookout". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 9 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Minyon Falls Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	10.5 km
Time	4 h to 6 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)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 5.1 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	5.1 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Byron Bay Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 24 April
  
  23°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  15 → 80mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south, becoming less likely this evening. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Friday 25 April
  
  19°C → 23°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  10 → 60mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 18 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 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]
  
  Saturday 26 April
  
  18°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  18°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to around 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 20s.
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to around 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  18°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  17°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Nightcap National Park alerts
  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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