Overview
Byrrill Creek walking track is a soothing hike in Mebbin National Park that takes you through sub-tropical rainforest and past large ancient fig trees, ideal for birdwatching.
- Where
- Mebbin National Park in North Coast
- Distance
- 3km return
- Time suggested
- 1hr - 1hr 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Trip Intention Form
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It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, suitable clothing
- Please note
- There are a few distance options for this walk (1km to 3km return).
- Please supervise children at all times
This 1-3km return walking track offers a few options for visiting Byrrill Creek, Sweetmans Creek or both. You can choose to do the longer 2km loop walk that takes you via both creeks, a shorter 1.2km loop via Sweetmans Creek or walk around 500m one way to either creek.
The main walking track entry point is behind the Cutters Camp kitchen hut. Or you can start from the lower carpark on Mebbin Forest Road for a less steep option to walk to and from either or both creeks. The longer track route crosses Mebbin Forest Road with sandstone steps crafted into the track and some short steep sections.
Along the way, you’ll walk through 3 very different forest types, with a real change between each one. As you pass under the rainforest with its large fig trees, rainforest canopy, bangalow palms, and eucalypts, listen to the water gently trickling in the creek and the sounds of the diverse birds and insects that make their home here. The walk is especially lovely and colourful in spring when the breeding plumage of many birds change colour and the walk is thick with the scent of the nectar from flowering trees and shrubs.
All year round, you can spot lace monitors and brush turkeys on the tracks. In spring and summer, keep an eye out for wrens at the creek’s edge and possibly even eastern yellow robins, pademelons, noisy pitas, logrunners, a variety of honeyeaters, doves, pigeons, and skinks.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/byrrill-creek-walking-track/local-alerts
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
Park info
- in Mebbin National Park in the North Coast region
Mebbin National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.
Buy annual pass.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Byrrill Creek walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3km return
Time
1hr - 1hr 30min
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Byrrill Creek walking track is in the Cutters Camp campground precinct of Mebbin National Park. To get there from the campground:
- The main walking track entry is at the campground and is located behind the Camp Kitchen Hut at the top of the camping area.
- Alternatively, you can enter the walking track via the lower carpark located on Mebbin Forest Road.
Parking
Parking is available nearby at the campground precinct day use area or at the lower carpark on Mebbin Forest Road.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mebbin National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Early spring is typically the driest time of year and sunny weather prevails, so this is a great time for visiting the park and enjoying active adventures, such as mountain biking, walking and horse riding along the trails.
Summer
The park is still very pleasant on even the hottest summer days, particularly when enjoyed from a shady spot. Cool off in Byrrill Creek and enjoy a picnic under the eucalypt trees.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
22°C and 32°C
Highest recorded
42.9°C
Winter temperature
Average
8°C and 22°C
Lowest recorded
-0.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
321mm
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
- Firewood may not be collected from the park, so you'll need to bring your own
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.
Learn more
Byrrill Creek walking track is in Mebbin National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
A significant World Heritage site
The park provides an important linkage between the World Heritage-listed Border Ranges and Wollumbin National Park. As such, it protects an important conservation area and a particularly beautiful part of the Tweed landscape.
A unique volcanic landscape
The park is a special part of the unique Tweed Caldera volcanic landscape, which encompasses some of the eroded remains of Mount Warning Shield Volcano. The mixture of volcanic soils and high rainfall has resulted in a rich variety of vegetation.
Forestry history and heritage
Historically, the area has been closely associated with the forestry industry and this is reflected by the presence of an old forestry residence, which has now been converted to a galley for campers at Cutters Camp campground. Within the park, you'll also see former plantations of native and non-native timbers.
Rare and threatened species
Mebbin National Park is home to many threatened species of animals and plants. Threatened plant species include green-leaved rose walnut, onion cedar, and brush sophora. Animals you should keep a close eye out for include the golden-eyed barred frog, Stephen's banded snake, powerful owl, yellow-bellied glider, king parrots and red-winged black cockatoos.
- Byrrill Creek walking track Byrrill Creek walking track is a soothing hike in Mebbin National Park that takes you through sub-tropical rainforest and past large ancient fig trees, ideal for birdwatching.
Plants and animals protected in this park
Animals
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Albert's lyrebird (Menura alberti)
The Albert’s lyrebird is much rarer than the superb lyrebird. Distinguished by its richer brown plumage and less elaborate tail feathers, it’s protected as a threatened species in NSW.