Lyrebird track
Wollumbin National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Lyrebird track.
Track grading
Grade 3
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Distance
0.6km return
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Time
15 - 30min
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Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
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Experience required
No experience required
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Gradient
Short steep hills
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Steps
Many steps
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Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
On entering Wollumbin National Park:
- Park in the carpark at the end of Mount Warning Road
- At the top of the carpark, follow the track to the right towards Breakfast Creek.
Parking
Parking is available at Wollumbin National Park, including several designated disabled spots.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Wollumbin National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Look out for macropods and young birds as they prepare to head out by themselves and find their own home range.
Spring
During this season, the forest floor comes alive with colour and activity while the canopy blooms with flowers and bears fruit above. Birds display their breeding plumage while animals taking advantage of the free bounty. The sweet fragrance of nectar fills the forest to entice insects, birds, bats and mammals.
Summer
The frequency of spectacular afternoon storms means this can be a great time for photographers.
Winter
Enjoy the clear blue skies common during this season of stable highs which dominate the Northern Rivers region in winter.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19°C and 28°C
Highest recorded
43°C
Winter temperature
Average
9°C and 21.5°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
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.

Park info
- in Wollumbin National Park in the North Coast region
Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track will remain closed pending the development of a Memorandum of Understanding and further joint management arrangements, with future management of the park to be guided by Aboriginal custodians.
The remainder of Wollumbin National Park, including Lyrebird Track, is also closed until further notice due to visitor infrastructure being significantly impacted by recent flooding events.