Protesters Falls walking track
Nightcap National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Protesters Falls walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.4km return
Time
1hr - 1hr 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly 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
Protesters Falls walking track is in Nightcap National Park. To get there:
- From The Channon, veer left at the general store (signposted) on Terania Creek Road.
- Drive for approximately 15km to the end of this mostly rough gravel road
- Park at Terania Creek picnic area, at the northern end of Terania Creek Road.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Protesters Falls walking track can become boggy when it rains
Parking
Parking is available at Terania Creek picnic area. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
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
Facilities
- Picnic facilities are located at Terania Creek picnic area
- You'll need to bring your own drinking water
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
In order to help protect the vital habitat of the Fleay’s barred frog, swimming in creeks adjacent to Protesters Falls walking track is not permitted.
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.