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Whian Whian mountain biking trails

North Coast

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Whian Whian mountain biking trails.

Getting there and parking

Whian Whian mountain biking trails are in the eastern area of Whian Whian State Conservation Area and Nightcap National Park. To get there:

From the eastern park entrance (via Rosebank):

  • Take Minyon Drive and continue past Minyon Falls picnic area and over the causeway
  • Turn right on Peates Mountain Road and continue to Rummery Park campground carpark

From the southern park entrance on Nightcap Range Road (via Dunoon):

  • On Dunoon Road continue north up Nightcap Range Road to the top of the range
  • Park at Telephone Road trailer parking

If driving with horse floats take Nightcap Range Road and then park at Telephone Road Trailer Parking.

Cycling trail access

  • 2 of the trails start from Telephone Road trailer parking
  • The other 4 trails start from Rummery Park campground carpark

Road quality

  • Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Vehicle parking is available at:

  • Telephone Road trailer parking (corner of Nightcap Range Road).
  • Rummery Park campground.
  • Minyon Falls lookout.
  • Minyon Grass picnic area.
  • Rocky Creek Dam (outside the park).

Horse float parking is only available at the Telephone Road trailer parking area. To get there enter via Nightcap Range Road.

Facilities

Toilets

Located at Rummery Park campground, Minyon Grass and Minyon Falls day use areas.

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Located at Telephone Road Trailer Carpark, Rummery Park campground, Minyon Grass and Minyon Falls day use areas.

Barbecue facilities

Located at Rummery Park campground.

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)
  • Fire rings (bring your own firewood)

Carpark

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Cycling safety

Hundreds of cyclists head to our national parks for fun and adventure. If you're riding your bike through a national park, read these mountain biking and cycling safety tips.

Horse riding safety

Before you hop on your horse, learn how to keep you and your riding group safe.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Permitted

Bushwalking is permitted on this multiuse trail network.

Cycling

Mountain biking is permitted on this multiuse trail network.

Drones

You can use a drone only if you have approval from the NSW National Parks area office. But you can’t use a drone at Rummery Park campground or areas with visitors.

Horses

Horse riding is permitted on this multiuse trail network.

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Camping

Fishing

Gathering firewood

Generators

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Whian Whian mountain biking trails

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Park info

  • in Nightcap National Park in the North Coast region

  • Nightcap National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations.