Whian Whian mountain biking trails
Whian Whian State Conservation Area
Overview
Ride past waterfalls and subtropical rainforest teeming with native plants and animals on Whian Whian mountain biking trails, near Byron Bay and Lismore.
- Where
- Whian Whian State Conservation Area
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Distance
- 46km of trails
- Time suggested
- 1 to 5 hr
- Grade
- Medium. There are 6 bike trails to choose from and each trail has a different length and difficulty level. Some have steep uphill sections.
- What to
bring - Drinking water, helmet, bike repair kit, first aid kit, topographic map, compass, gps, personal locator beacon, clothes for all weather conditions
- Please note
- This is a multi-use trail network so some trails are shared by horse riders and bushwalkers
- There are 6 trails and each one ranges from 4km up to 19km. There’s a trail map sign installed at Telephone Road trailer carpark.
- Advanced riders can choose to return from Rocky Creek back to Rummery Park campground via Nightcap Range Road. Allow an extra 1.5 hours and take care as cars share this road.
- Bookings are required for camping at Rummery Park campground
- Cooler autumn and winter months are best for long rides. The waterfalls are most spectacular in summer and autumn.
This 46km network of dirt roads, fire trails and paths passes through the dense rainforests of Whian Whian State Conservation Area and Nightcap National Park—in the Byron Bay hinterland. Cycle, horse ride or walk the gently undulating terrain with ancient kauri, bunya and hoop pines towering above you.
With 6 trails to choose from, there’s something for all ages and experience levels. Families will enjoy the shorter 1 to 2hr loops starting from Telephone Road carpark. Cycle along Baldwin Road and be sure to take the short detour to check out beautiful Quondong Falls.
From Rummery Park campground try the 1.5hr loop starting on Eastern Boundary Trail. It has steep sections but rewards you with views of Minyon Falls. Take care because cars share the Minyon Drive section.
Advanced mountain bikers can tackle the 4 to 5 hour one-way trail from Rummery Park campground. Head up Peates Mountain Road and enjoy spectacular cliff top views of Wanganui Gorge and the waterfall at Goonengerry Escarpment. You’ll ride the park’s highest track before descending to Rocky Creek Dam for pickup.
Base yourself at Rummery Park campground if you’re keen for more cycling and walking adventures in these neighbouring parks.
Camping:
Rummery Park campground
Base yourself at Rummery Park campground to enjoy the many walking, biking and horse riding trails in Whian Whian State Conservation area and Nightcap National Park.
Things to do:
Boggy Creek walk
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.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Alstonville office
- Thursday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.
- 02 6627 0200
- npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Russelton Industrial Estate, 7 Northcott Crescent, Alstonville NSW 2477
Park info
- in Whian Whian State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Whian Whian State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather.
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