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Minyon Falls lookout

Nightcap National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Minyon Falls lookout.

Getting there and parking

Minyon Falls lookout is in the eastern precinct of Nightcap National Park. To get there:

From the eastern park entrance (via Rosebank):

  • Follow Minyon Drive to Minyon Falls picnic area
  • It is a short walk from the carpark to the lookout

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

  • Follow Nightcap Range Road north up to the top of the range, following the signs to Rummery Park campground.
  • Continue on Minyon Drive past Peates Mountain Road, crossing the causeway to Minyon Falls picnic area.
  • It is a short walk from the carpark to the lookout

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Minyon Falls picnic area.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Nightcap National Park. Here are some of the highlights: Weather in the northern rivers region is generally mild in winter ranging to hot in summer. It can be very wet (the park receives the highest annual rainfall in NSW) and misty so check local weather conditions and pack suitable clothes as well as a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

18°C and 29°C

Highest recorded

40°C

Winter temperature

Average

6°C and 19°C

Lowest recorded

-0.6°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

February

Driest month

September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

350mm

Facilities

Drinking water is not available in this park so it's a good idea to bring your own, and also something to take your rubbish away in.

Toilets

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Carpark

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

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).

Waterfall safety

Waterfalls are beautiful destinations but please be safe when visiting these natural wonders. Read these waterfall safety tips before exploring waterfalls on your next walk.

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

This area is fully wheelchair accessible

  • The lookout is accessible, as are the picnic area and toilets

Prohibited

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.

Minyon Falls lookout

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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.