Minyon Falls Walking Track

  4 h to 6 h

10.5 km
Return

Climb : 741m
Descent : 741m

Moderate track


Starting from Minyon Grass picnic area this return walk takes you through a dense rainforest past 4 lookouts (incl. Minyon Falls Lookout and Longanarra Lookout with scenic views over the falls) to Minyon Falls picnic area.
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(0 km) Start.

Start of an optional side trip: Side trip to Minyon Grass Lookout.
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(0 km) To start this optional side trip turn right here.Start.
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(0 km) After another 20 m come to the end.
(0 km) "Minyon Grass Lookout".
(0 km) About 145 m past the end is a sign.
(0 km) Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.
(0 km) Back at the main route continue straight and follow on from the 20 m waypoint.

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(0 km) After another 20 m veer left.
(0.1 km) After another 35 m pass the "Barbeque" (20 m on your left).

Start of an optional side trip: Side trip to a lookout with views over the falls.
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(0 km) To start this optional side trip continue straight here.Start.
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(0.1 km) After another 120 m come to the end.
(0.2 km) A viewpoint.
(0.1 km) Turn around and retrace your steps back the 120 m to the main route.
(0 km) Back at the main route continue straight and follow on from the 1.7 km waypoint.

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(1.7 km) After another 1.6 km continue straight.
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(3.5 km) After another 1.8 km continue straight.
(4.8 km) After another 1.3 km come to the "Longanarra Lookout" (10 m on your right).
(4.9 km) After another 105 m continue straight.
(5 km) After another 100 m cross the ford.
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(5 km) Turn right.
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(5 km) After another 85 m turn right.
(5.1 km) After another 45 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
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(5.1 km) After another 8 m continue straight.

Start of an optional side trip: Side trip to Minyon Falls Lookout with scenic views over the falls.
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(0 km) To start this optional side trip veer right here.Start.
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(0 km) Continue another 9 m to find Minyon Falls Lookout at the end.
(0 km) "Minyon Falls Lookout".
(0 km) Turn around and retrace your steps back the 9 m to the main route.
(0 km) Back at the main route continue straight and follow on from the 5.1 km waypoint.

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(5.1 km) After another 40 m turn sharp left.
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(5.2 km) After another 40 m continue straight.
(5.2 km) After another 55 m pass the sign (8 m on your right).
(5.2 km) After another 6 m pass the picnic table (5 m on your left).
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(5.2 km) Turn around here and retrace the main route for 5.2 km to get back to the start.
(5.2 km) About 15 m past the end is a BBQ.
(5.2 km) A sign.
(5.3 km) A car park.


AS 2156.1-2001 - Walking tracks Classification

The main spine of this walk follows a formed track, you will require some bushwalking experience.
Length 10.5 km
Time 4 h to 6 h




Class 3/6



Moderate track
Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Getting to the start

From Lismore Road, B62GPS coordinates for the start: -28.619447,153.3982825

Weather Details

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