Protesters Falls walking track

Where

Nightcap National Park in North Coast

Distance

1.4km return

Time suggested

1hr - 1hr 30min

Grade

Grade 3

What to
bring

Hat, drinking water, sunscreen

Please note

• Please be aware that this area may be subject to temporary closure due to flash flooding during, or after heavy periods of rain.
• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go bird watching

With elevated boardwalk sections that make for an easy and enjoyable stroll, this short walk is perfect for families and nature lovers. It’s also a great stop on a driving tour of the beautiful North Coast hinterland.

Named after the Terania Creek protests of the late 1970s that saved this precious patch of pristine rainforest, this area has a powerful conservation story to tell. Sculptural elements at the start of the track bring this story to life and offer visitors an easy way to learn more about the movement that helped protect this area for future generations.

As you walk along this track, you’ll notice how subtropical bangalow palms and native tamarind give way to towering rainforest giants of yellow carabeen and strangler figs. Listen out for the call of the rose-crowned fruit dove and the barred cuckoo-shrike. You might even see a pademelon darting through the bush. The gravel creek beds amongst the lush rainforest are an important habitat for a range of threatened frog species, including the Fleay’s barred frog and pouched frog. To protect these species, please avoid walking through creek beds.

When you reach Protestors Falls, take a moment to rest, breathe and absorb the beauty of the cascading water. If you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy a leisurely lunch at Terania Creek picnic area.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info