Big Scrub Loop 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	(-28.6406416,153.3343615)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Main Street, B62 Turn on to James Gibson Road then drive for 1.1 km Turn right onto Mackie Road and drive for another 820 m Continue onto Mackie Road and drive for another 4.1 km Turn right onto Rosebank Road and drive for another 3.8 km Turn sharp left onto Dunoon Road and drive for another 6.6 km Turn sharp right onto Rocky Creek Dam Road and drive for another 1.5 km Turn left onto Gibbergunyah Range Road and drive for another 1.4 km Turn right onto Big Scrub Loop and drive for another 10 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 100 m turn right.
	After another 1.2 km continue straight.
	After another 100 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Big Scrub Loop Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.4 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)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Lismore Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 15 March
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Sunday 16 March
  
  16°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of fog in the early morning, mainly inland. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 4:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Monday 17 March
  
  17°C → 29°C
  Shower or two developing.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Sunny morning. The chance of fog near the Queensland border in the early morning. Medium chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm inland in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to northwesterly in the morning then shifting south to southeasterly 25 to 40 km/h in the late morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 18 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Tuesday 18 March
  
  17°C → 25°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h tending southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 18 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 20s.
  
  Wednesday 19 March
  
  16°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. 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 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Thursday 20 March
  
  16°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Friday 21 March
  
  17°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Saturday 22 March
  
  17°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Nightcap National Park alerts
  Closed parks: National Parks closed due to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred
  For safety, many national parks on the far North Coast are closed until Monday 24 March due to damage caused by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. Areas will be opened once inspections, and any necessary works, are completed. Public access roads through parks will not be affected by park closures.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information. Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
  For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
  
  Closed areas: Campgrounds closed due to severe weather impacts
  The following areas are closed until Monday March 24 due to impacts from severe weather:
  
  Forest Tops campground, Border Ranges National Park
  
  Iron Pot Creek campground, Toonumbar National Park
  
  Peacock Creek campground, Richmond Range National Park
  
  Rummery Park campground, Whian Whian State Conservation Area
  
  Sheepstation Creek campground, Border Ranges National Park
  
  Weeun Weeun campground, Nightcap NP
  
  Yelgun Kyoomgun, Nightcap NP
  
  Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
  
  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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