A Kookaburra welcomes you to Nightcap National Park. In fact, he was quite tame, no doubt from receiving a morsel or two to eat!
There are two walks through the Minyon Valley with its ancient rainforest vegetation.
Minyon Falls Walk
This is a 6km (approx. 2 hour) moderate walk which includes some hills to experience the amazing Minyon Falls in the spectacular Nightcap National Park. Walk through the beautiful brush box rainforest valley to the plunge pool of the 100m Minyon Falls and see magnificent Strangler Figs, Bangalow Palms and Helmholtzia Lily along the way.
Minyon and Condong Falls Walk
This is a 9km (approx. 4 hour) walk through beautiful brush box rainforest to experience two awesome waterfalls Condong Falls and Minyon Falls. On your way see magnificent Strangler Figs, Bangalow Palms and Helmholtzia Lily and stop at the Minyon Falls plunge pool before walking on to the Condong Falls.
Start of the Minyon Falls walk and onto the Condong Falls.
Directions to the Minyon Falls.
What to bring
· Wear a pair of sturdy covered shoes.
· Bring a raincoat as the weather is changeable in the ranges.
· Bring sunscreen and a hat.
· Bring at least 750ml of water.
Where is
The Nightcap National Park is easily located from Byron Bay, Lismore and Ballina. For directions go to this link – Nightcap National Park
The Weather
You might want to check out the weather at Bureau of Meteorology before planning your trip.
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