mt warning
view circuit
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things to do along the way
This drive takes you around the base of the Tweed Volcanic Caldera offering stunning views of the iconic Wollumbin-Mt Warning and the spectacular caldera escarpment. From Murwillumbah follow Tourist Drive 32 to Mt Warning National Park for a rainforest boardwalk and then onto the historic village of Uki. Leaving Uki towards Kyogle turn right into Byrrill Creek Road and head towards Tyalgum (there is a 10km section that is unsealed) the entrance to Mebbin National Park is on the left. Continue on the road to Tyalgum following the signs as you go and then on to Chillingham. At the Chillingham bridge the option is to turn left to Natural Bridge (16km) and Nerang or turn right to return to Murwillumbah.
• Take a break at the old cedar getting village of Tyalgum and have a chat with a local • Buy fresh local produce grown in the fertile volcanic soils at a roadside fruit stall • Pick up the Tweed Art Trail brochure and visit an artist along the way • Wander through the Bushtucker garden at Chillingham
• Don’t miss the sensational coffee and cuisine at Sphinx Rock Café on the primary eastern route, adjacent to the Mt Warning View circuit • For the more adventurous take Condowie Road (dry weather only) through Wollumbin National Park
National Parks Mount Warning National Park
Mebbin National Park
• Do the Byrill Creek walk to the stand of fig trees at Mebbin National Park • Do the 1km walk at Natural Bridge Section of Springbrook National Park
Natural Bridge Section - Springbrook National Park
• Check out the restored Uki Buttery now host to a thriving arts & craft community
Hillcrest Mountain View Retreat
Mt Warning Forest Hideaway
167 Upper Crystal Creek Rd, Crystal Creek via Murwillumbah NSW 2484 p. 02 6679 1023 e. romance@hillcrestbb.com www.hillcrestbb.com
Multi Award Winning specialists in romantic getaways. Enjoy peace, privacy, spectacular views from Mt Warning to Springbrook rainforests, solar heated pool, a/c, spa baths, wood fire, massage and jolly good food. 2 B&B suites in main house private guest wing or one s/c Honeymoon Cottage in its own secluded garden.
460 Byrill Creek Road, Uki NSW 2484 p. 02 6679 7277 e. info@foresthideaway.com.au www.foresthideaway.com.au Located along the scenic Mt Warning View circuit offering self-contained, self-catering studios for couples and families. Dog friendly (by arrangement). 18 acres, creeks, swimming pool, absolute privacy. Central base to explore the Tweed Valley, Byron Bay and Southern Gold Coast.
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Tyalgum Hotel
Sphinx Rock Café
31-41 Coolman Street, Tyalgum NSW 2484
3220 Kyogle Road, Mt Burrell NSW 2484
p. 02 6679 3229 e. tyalgum@onthenet.com.au
www.tyalgumhotel.com Built in 1926 this historic hotel is surrounded by the McPherson Ranges & Mt Warning. Enjoy a sumptuous meal in the beer garden. Stay overnight in one of the comfortable furnished rooms. Bands on the last Sunday of the month. map ref: 3
p. 02 6679 7118 e. info@sphinxrockcafe.com www.sphinxrockcafe.com Nestled between Uki and Nimbin. Award winning café 2007 & 2008. Serving fresh organic food with plenty of choice for vegetarians. Open 7 days with large play areas for families. A great place to stop for great coffee. Located on the primary eastern route. map ref: 4
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Primary Eastern Route MT Warning View Circuit
mt warning viewcircuit duration: 4hrs distance: 95km (depending on detours) Murwillumbah – Uki – Byrill Creek – Tyalgum – Chillingham – Natural Arch – Mt Warning – Murwillumbah Some unsealed sections. MtWarning8_art.indd 2
Nimbin Uki Murwillumbah Tyalgum Chillingham Natural Bridge Tweed Heads Nerang (via Numinbah) Nerang via H’wy
34 70.5 85 99.5 113 114.5 149.5 149.5 Lismore
36.5 50 65 79 81 114.5 Nimbin
13.5 24 28 43 44.5 79 Uki
14.5 29.5 31 64.5 64.5 Murwillumbah
12 Tyalgum
15 45.5 60.5 50 35 95.5 36 Chillingham Natural Bridge Tweed Heads
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