Protesters Falls 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	(-28.5690888,153.3104939)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Nimbin Road, 32 Turn on to Koonorigan Road, 32 then drive for 4.8 km Turn right onto Koonorigan Road, 32 and drive for another 4.9 km Turn right onto Tuntable Creek Road, 32 and drive for another 380 m Turn left onto Standing Street and drive for another 95 m Turn left onto Mill Street and drive for another 14.9 km Keep left onto Terania Creek Road and drive for another 50 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the sign at the start. Find the BBQ at the start. Find the toilet at the start. After 30 m pass a seat (10 m on your right). After another 45 m continue straight. After another 25 m cross the ford (about 15 m long)
	After another 20 m turn left. After another 280 m cross the bridge (about 2 m long) After another 110 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 125 m come to "Protestors Falls". About 60 m past the end is "Protestors Falls".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 660 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Protesters Falls Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.3 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
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 is one 0 m from the start.

Seat: There is one 30 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	0 m	[toilet]
Seat	30 m	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Lismore Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 10 February
  
  30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Tuesday 11 February
  
  18°C → 29°C
  Showers. Possible storm.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 20 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Wednesday 12 February
  
  19°C → 27°C
  Showers. Possible storm.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 25mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 20 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Thursday 13 February
  
  18°C → 28°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 20 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Friday 14 February
  
  18°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Saturday 15 February
  
  18°C → 30°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Sunday 16 February
  
  19°C → 27°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Nightcap National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: Storm Damage Warning on Walking Tracks
  Due to a severe storm that occurred on Thursday 23 January, visitors are advised to exercise caution when accessing walking tracks in Nightcap National Park, Whian Whian SCA and Border Ranges National Park. While some tracks have been closed for safety, others remain unassessed and may have damage or hazards we are not yet aware of.
  Please take extra care when visiting and follow all signage and closures.
  For further information or to report damage, contact the NPWS Kyogle office on 6632 0000.
  We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
  
  Other planned events: No vehicle access to Rummery Park
  No vehicle access is permitted to Rummery Park from the 3rd of February until the 14th February due to construction of the Widjabul Wia-bal campground in the Rummery precinct.
  Pedestrian access is possible but delays may be experienced. Please take note of directional signage and contractor directions.
  Increased noise levels will be experienced during this period due to heavy machinery operations.
  Fro more information contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200 or [email protected]
  
  Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs
  Nightcap Range Road will be closed for major landslip repairs from 16 September 2024 until 31 March 2025. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge. Please be advised this closure may be extended.
  
  Access to Rummery Park Campground and Minyon Falls will be via Minyon Falls Road only.
  
  We apologize for any inconvenience during this time. For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville Office on (02) 6627 0200.
  
  Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
  North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 June 2025. The road is currently unsafe to traffic. This closure maybe extended, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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