Whiskey Creek walk
Mount Jerusalem National Park
Overview
Nature lovers staying near Murwillumbah or Mullumbimby will enjoy this gently undulating walking track with its creek crossings, tall rainforest and chances to see wildlife.
- Where
- Mount Jerusalem National Park in North Coast
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Distance
- 5.4km return
- Time suggested
- 2hrs - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, personal locator beacon, snacks, sturdy shoes, suitable clothing, sunscreen, raincoat
- Please note
- There’s a steep section as you ascend out of Whiskey Creek.
- There are many creek crossings on stepping stones that can be slippery after rain. Please take care.
- Be prepared to wade through shallow water during periods of high rainfall.
- This walk is best done between April and October when it’s cooler and there's less humidity.
If you love the sounds and sights of nature away from crowds, Whiskey Creek walk is for you. Located about 30 minutes from Murwillumbah and Mullumbimby, the walk winds through eucalypt woodland and sub-tropical rainforest by a clear creek.
Starting from Unicorn Falls carpark, amble through eucalypt woodland following a small section of the Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk which will open in 2025. Can you spot the blueberry ash tree with its white spring flowers and summer berries that give the tree its name? As you walk along the creek line, take breaks to admire the dappled rainforest where the wonga wonga vine winds round the vegetation, and the bangalow palm displays its red berries in winter.
When you reach the loop section, keep some energy for the steep walk up from Whiskey Creek. Then follow the track back to Unicorn Falls carpark.
Look out for shy Alberts lyrebirds and red-legged pademelons passing by on the forest floor, and listen for the distinctive call of the cat bird. When the creek fills with water, you can hear frogs singing and see eastern water dragons and other lizards sunning themselves.
If you have more time, combine this walk with Unicorn Falls walking track which takes you to a lovely waterfall in the rainforest.
Nearby
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Unicorn Falls walking track
Unicorn Falls walking track is a peaceful bushwalk through Mount Jerusalem National Park, 1 hour from Byron Bay. Just 4.2km return, it leads to the picturesque Unicorn Falls.
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Park info
- in Mount Jerusalem National Park in the North Coast region
Mount Jerusalem National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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