Whian Whian mountain biking trails
North Coast
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Whian Whian mountain biking trails.
Getting there and parking
Whian Whian mountain biking trails are in the eastern area of Whian Whian State Conservation Area and Nightcap National Park. To get there:
From the eastern park entrance (via Rosebank):
- Take Minyon Drive and continue past Minyon Falls picnic area and over the causeway
- Turn right on Peates Mountain Road and continue to Rummery Park campground carpark
From the southern park entrance on Nightcap Range Road (via Dunoon):
- On Dunoon Road continue north up Nightcap Range Road to the top of the range
- Park at Telephone Road trailer parking
If driving with horse floats take Nightcap Range Road and then park at Telephone Road Trailer Parking.
Cycling trail access
- 2 of the trails start from Telephone Road trailer parking
- The other 4 trails start from Rummery Park campground carpark
Road quality
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Vehicle parking is available at:
- Telephone Road trailer parking (corner of Nightcap Range Road).
- Rummery Park campground.
- Minyon Falls lookout.
- Minyon Grass picnic area.
- Rocky Creek Dam (outside the park).
Horse float parking is only available at the Telephone Road trailer parking area. To get there enter via Nightcap Range Road.
Facilities
Toilets
Located at Rummery Park campground, Minyon Grass and Minyon Falls day use areas.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Located at Telephone Road Trailer Carpark, Rummery Park campground, Minyon Grass and Minyon Falls day use areas.
Barbecue facilities
Located at Rummery Park campground.
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Permitted
Bushwalking is permitted on this multiuse trail network.
Cycling
Mountain biking is permitted on this multiuse trail network.
Drones
You can use a drone only if you have approval from the NSW National Parks area office. But you can’t use a drone at Rummery Park campground or areas with visitors.
Horses
Horse riding is permitted on this multiuse trail network.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
Fishing
Gathering firewood
Generators
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Alstonville office
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
- 02 6627 0200
- npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Russelton Industrial Estate, 7 Northcott Crescent, Alstonville NSW 2477
Park info
- in Whian Whian State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Whian Whian State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather.
- in Nightcap National Park in the North Coast region
Nightcap National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations.