How do you get to Minyon Falls?

Continue over Coopers Creek crossing, turn right onto Upper Coopers Creek Road, and then left onto Minyon Falls Road. Continue along this road past Wren’s Nest Cafe, to the entrance of Nightcap National Park, and onto Minyon Drive, where you can follow park signs.

How long does it take to walk to the bottom of Minyon Falls?

3-4 hours
The Minyon loop is an 8km walk, which can take 3-4 hours. The walk is not too hard but it is long and includes, creek rock hopping, clambering at the big rocks at the bottom of the falls and several big hills to walk up an down.

Can you swim in Minyon Falls?

Boggy Creek walk in Whian Whian State Conservation Area takes you through blackbutt forest and along the beautiful Boggy Creek to Minyon Falls. You can swim in the inviting pools along the creek.

How do I get to Killen Falls?

How To Get There: Take the Pacific Highway (north from Ballina, south from Byron Bay) and when you hit Newrybar turn on to Brooklet road. After about 2km turn left of to Friday Hut Road and then turn left again onto Killen Falls Road.

Why is Minyon closed?

Wollumbin National Park is closed until Thursday 31 March 2022 due to public safety risks associated with the summit walking track, and to allow further consultation with the Aboriginal community and other key stakeholders about the future management of the site. For more information contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS).

Can you swim in Killen Falls?

Killen Falls Reserve is located on Killen Falls Drive, Tintenbar, New South Wales, about a 20 minute drive from Ballina, off Friday Hut Road. Parking is VERY limited at the site and not suitable for large vehicles, caravans and motorhomes. Swimming is NOT recommended due to variable water quality.

Can you drive to the base of Minyon Falls?

Getting to the falls Minyon Falls are located in Nightcap National Park in the Byron Hinterland. The quickest route from Byron Bay is around 34km and roughly a 45 minute drive.

Are dogs allowed at Minyon Falls?

Pets. Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted.

How far is Killen Falls walk?

The Killen Falls viewing platform is a 660 metre return walk. The base of the falls is a 1km return walk from the car park area. The walk is a grade 3 bush walk and bush walking experience is recommended as the track is steep. Suggested duration of visit: 1 hour including picnicing time.

Can you take dogs to Killen Falls?

over a year ago. As this is the local drinking water catchment area – no. over a year ago.

Why is Nightcap National Park closed?

Nightcap National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations. Contact hours: Thursday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Is it safe to swim at Killen Falls?