Rummery Park from Mount Nardi

Starting from Newton Drive, Nightcap, this walk takes you to the Rummery Park Campground via the Historic Nightcap Track, Gibbergunyah Range Road and Peates Mountain Road; optionally visiting Mt Nardi, Mt Matheson and Peates Mountain along the way. Embark on a journey through the diverse and lively woodland, and notice the scenery change as you make your way through. The rainforest sections are mostly shaded and cool, where you can see tons of wildlife. Keep an eye on trees to spot koalas and tiger(spotted tail) quolls, but don’t be surprised by the parma wallaby that’s giving you a suspicious look. The area is also home to some rare and endangered bird species such as the red goshawk and the black-breasted button-quail. You’ll have a chance to get good views of Mount Warning(Wollumbin) as well. Keep in mind that you can stay at the Rummery Park Campground and head back to make this a return trip. The track is mostly undemanding, yet the length of it might be tiring. Remember to take plenty of water. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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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	From the Newton Drive (-28.5437247,153.2890347)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M1 Turn on to Pacific Motorway Offramp then drive for 285 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Old Pacific Highway, 40 and drive for another 410 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gulgan Road and drive for another 2 km Turn right onto Mullumbimby Road and drive for another 3.9 km At roundabout, take exit 1 and drive for another 310 m Turn left onto Dalley Street and drive for another 6.2 km Turn right onto Goonengerry Road and drive for another 8 km Turn right onto Repentance Creek Road and drive for another 8.5 km Turn right onto Dunoon Road and drive for another 13.3 km Turn right onto The Channon Road, 32 and drive for another 17.2 km Turn right onto Newton Drive and drive for another 6.9 km
Finish	(-28.598084,153.3785757)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Newton Drive(180 metres northeast of Mount Nardi summit), head northeast along the dirt path to join the Historic Nightcap Track, moving away from the summit. 575 metres into the track, veer right at the 3-way intersection to continue along Rummery Park from Mount Nardi Track. This is the recommended direction of travel.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Newton Drive Start (a vehicle track).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the summit of Mount Nardi where there is a transmitting station. Keep in mind that access may not be allowed. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 25 m (from the Historic Nightcap Track) turn sharp left, to head along Historic Nightcap Track (a walking track).
	After another 550 m (at the intersection of Historic Nightcap Track & Pholis Walk) veer right, to head along Historic Nightcap Track. After another 490 m (at the intersection of Historic Nightcap Track & Mount Matheson Loop) continue straight, to head along Historic Nightcap Track. After another 440 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the summit of Mount Matheson. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 95 m (at the intersection of Historic Nightcap Track & Mount Matheson Loop) veer left, to head along Historic Nightcap Track.
	After another 2.1 km (at the intersection of Tuntable Trail & Historic Nightcap Track) turn left, to head along Historic Nightcap Track.
	After another 3.9 km (from the Historic Nightcap Track) continue straight, to head along Historic Nightcap Track. After another 3.6 km (at the intersection of Gibbergunyah Range Road & Historic Nightcap Track) continue straight, to head along Gibbergunyah Range Road. After another 1.3 km head through/around the gate. After another 8 m (at the intersection of Tungun Road & Gibbergunyah Range Road) continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road. After another 900 m (at the intersection of Old Fire Road & Peates Mountain Road) continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road. After another 1.1 km pass the sign (on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the summit of Peates Mountain, where you can get better views over the land. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. At the intersection of Peates Mountain Track & Peates Mountain Road continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road. After another 500 m pass the sign (on your right).
	At the intersection of Peates Mountain Road & Eastern Fire Break continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road. After another 930 m pass the sign (9 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Peates Mountain Road & Perlite Road continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road. After another 1.2 km (from the Peates Mountain Road) continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road. After another 440 m (at the intersection of Peates Mountain Road & Eastern Boundary Trail) continue straight, to head along Peates Mountain Road. After another 155 m come to a gate. About 85 m past the end is "Rummery Park". About 115 m past the end is a toilet.
	The end.

This little side trip takes you to the summit of Mount Nardi where there is a transmitting station. Keep in mind that access may not be allowed.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Historic Nightcap Track Start (a vehicle track). Find the sign at the start. After another 90 m head through/around the gate. After another 80 m come to "Mount Nardi".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 200 m to the main route.

This little side trip takes you to the summit of Mount Matheson.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Historic Nightcap Track & Mount Matheson Loop Start heading along Mount Matheson Loop (a walking track). After another 65 m come to "Mount Matheson".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 65 m to the main route.

This optional side trip takes you to the summit of Peates Mountain, where you can get better views over the land.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Peates Mountain Road & Peates Mountain Track Start heading along Peates Mountain Track (a walking track). After another 325 m come to "Peates Mountain". About 25 m past the end is "Peates Mountain Lookout".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 325 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Rummery Park from Mount Nardi

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	17.7 km
Time	6 h to 9 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	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 17.8 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 17.8 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	17.8 km	Rummery Park
Toilet	17.8 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
- Nightcap National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Areas closed due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
  For safety, the following areas are closed until 30 May 2025 due to damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred:
  
  Historic Nightcap Track
  
  Areas will be opened once inspections, and any required works are completed.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please email or call 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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