Mount Matheson loop
Nightcap National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Matheson loop.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3km loop
Time
1hr 30min - 2hrs
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
On entering Nightcap National park, Mount Matheson loop is on the left-hand side of the road just before you reach Mount Nardi picnic area.
Parking
Parking is available at Mount Nardi carpark a short distance from the start of the track.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Nightcap National Park. Here are some of the highlights: Weather in the northern rivers region is generally mild in winter ranging to hot in summer. It can be very wet (the park receives the highest annual rainfall in NSW) and misty so check local weather conditions and pack suitable clothes as well as a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
40°C
Winter temperature
Average
6°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
-0.6°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
350mm
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
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 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.