Aerial view of Minyon Falls and the lookout in Nightcap National Park. Credit: John Spencer ©
Visitors walking on paved pathway at Minyon Falls picnic area. Credit: John Spencer © DPE
Protestors Falls walking track, Nightcap National Park. Photo: Brian McLachlan © DPE
Boardwalk to Minyon Falls lookout passing through lush, shaded rainforest. Photo: John Spencer
Minyon Grass picnic area, Nightcap National Park. Photo: Brian McLachlan © DPIE
Rufous bettong. Photo: Ken Stepnell © DPIE

Nightcap National Park

Nightcap National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, is a dramatically beautiful park full of ancient rainforests, magical waterways and spectacular views.

The lush rainforest provides a home for the newly discovered nightcap oak as well as a number of threatened animal species, including Albert’s lyrebird and Fleay’s barred frog which takes shelter under leaf litter and makes an ‘ok-ok-ok-ok-ok’ after rain.

With easy access from Lismore and Nimbin, you can enjoy a picnic, bushwalk or overnight camping trip amid the park’s escarpments, waterfalls and crystal clear creeks and enjoy incredible views of the 20 million year-old Wollumbin shield volcano. Learn more about the special origin of this park and the protests to protect Terania Creek.

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Nightcap, New South Wales, 2480
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