Brindle Creek Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-28.3780179,153.0688897)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Summerland Way, B91, The Risk. Turn on to Gradys Creek Road then drive for 11.2 km Turn right onto Simes Road and drive for another 3.2 km Turn sharp left onto Forest Road and drive for another 10.8 km Keep left onto Brindle Creek Road and drive for another 1.8 km
Finish	(-28.3739704,153.095694)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the picnic table at the start. Find the car park at the start. Find the toilet at the start. After another 165 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 210 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	After another 9 m continue straight. After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 105 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 185 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 150 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 80 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long) After another 150 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 345 m cross the bridge (about 2 m long) After another 360 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long) After another 60 m pass the "Evans Falls" (20 m on your left). After another 540 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 165 m continue straight. After another 165 m pass the "Selva Falls" (40 m on your left). After another 215 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 25 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Take the side trip to Swanson Falls lookout To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip veer right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 2 m continue straight. After another 7 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long) After another 7 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 30 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 1.2 km cross the bridge (about 5 m long) After another 780 m come to a toilet.
	The end.

Take the side trip to Swanson Falls lookout

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 570 m come to "Swanson Falls".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 570 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Brindle Creek Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	5.2 km
Time	3 h to 4 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.7 km apart with the largest gap of 5.2 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	0 m	[toilet]
Toilet	5.2 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 26 April
  
  26°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  16°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Border Ranges National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Eastern Access Tweed Range Scenic Drive Closed
  The eastern entrance of Tweed Range Scenic Drive (near Barkers Vale) will be closed until 30 May 2025 for road works.
  Visitor locations along this road are only accessible via the western entrance at Wiangaree or Sheepstation Creek.
  This closure may be extended due to weather events. Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  For more information, email or call NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000.
  
  Closed areas: Closed Areas within Border Ranges NP - Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred damage
  For safety the below areas are closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred until 10am Monday 30th May
  
  • Brindle Creek walking track
  • Helmholtzia loop walking track
  • Booyong walking track
  
  These Closures are weather dependent and may be extended.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information contact NPWS Kyogle office on 02 6632 0000 or email [email protected]
  
  Closed areas: Border Loop Lookout closed for roadworks
  The Border Loop Lookout and walking track will be closed to all visitors to allow for essential roadworks on the Lions Road.
  The Lions Road will be closed to all visitors between Standfield's Bridge at Cougal and the Queensland border.
  Further information is available on the Live Traffic NSW website.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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