Murwillumbah Motor Inn

Easy access to 6 World Heritage National Parks: Mt Warning, Nightcap, Border Ranges, Springbrook, Lamington and Mt Cougal.
Use us as a base to explore the Tweed, Byron Bay (20mins) the Gold Coast (30 mins to Surfers Paradise) or the Theme Parks (45mins).
Climb Mount Warning, visit Tropical Fruit World or just meander through the small historical villages which dot the area.


MOUNT WARNING NATIONAL PARK (2,380 ha)
Named by Lieutenant James Cook in 1770, as a warning to seafarers of the numerous treacherous reefs along the coast, to the Bundjalung people for many miles around, the mountain is called Wollumbin, and remains an important sacred site*.

An 8.8km round trip walk leads from Breakfast Creek parking area and winds through ever-changing rainforest communities to eventually reach viewing platforms atop the summit.

The walk is, on average, a five hour trip with the last section being very steep. There are no facilities on the summit - camping and fires are not permitted here or in any other area of the park.

For those less inclined to attempt the climb, the Lyre Bird Walk is a 500 metre stroll from the parking area to an elevated viewing platform looking out over the rainforest and Breakfast Creek. An information board on the park is situated near the stairs at the start of the summit walking track.

Korrumbyn Creek Picnic Area is located about 1.5kms down the road from the commencement of the walking track. Access to the park is signposted from the Pacific Highway via Murwillumbah and Uki.

NIGHTCAP NATIONAL PARK (4,945 ha)
Located on the southern flanks of the Mt. Warning shield volcano, Nightcap National Park is a bushwalkers paradise.

A focal point for visitors is the Terania Creek picnic area which includes a short 1.4km return walk to the breathtaking and spectacular Protesters Falls. A variety of other walks also start from the Mount Nardi picnic area, reached via a sealed road from the colourful village of Nimbin.

Electric BBQ's are also provided at Mount Nardi. Please note that swimming is no longer permitted in the pool below the Protestors Falls, due to the negative impact of sunscreens and insect repellents on native inhabitants!

SPRINGBROOK NATIONAL PARK (2,620 ha)
Springbrook National Park consists of three distinct sections: Springbrook Plateau, Natural Bridge and Mt Cougal. Each with their own features and charms, access is a half hour drive from the Gold Coast or 45-60 minutes via Murwillumbah and Chillingham.

Springbrook Plateau section: Waterfalls cascade over the spectacular cliffs in this section. Lookouts offer scenic views of mountains, canyons and coastline, with "Best of All" lookout being the most spectacular, offering stunning views over the Tweed Valley and Mount Warning, to the south. Extensive walking tracks lead through open forest and rainforest. Picnic areas are available. Camping is available at "The Settlement", a new camping area opened on 1st May 2006, with bookings required. Access via the Springbrook - Mudgeeraba Rd from Pacific Highway at Mudgeeraba and Springbrook-Nerang Rd from Nerang, and from Springbrook-Nerang Rd via Numinbah, Murwillumbah and Chillingham in the Tweed Valley.

Natural Bridge section: Water and time have formed this unusual geological feature in the dense rainforest. Day picnic facilities, with coin operated electric BBQ's and public toilets are available, but no camping is permitted. Access is via the Nerang-Murwillumbah Road.

A circular walking track leads you through the rainforest and along a creek bank. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the "Natural Bridge" formation, where a waterfall plunges through the roof of a cave into a beautiful sun-dappled rainforest grotto, which is home to glow-worms, bats and other denizens of the dark.

Please note: smoking in the cave and touching the walls is not permitted, as this can disturb the fauna and damage their local environment. You can enjoy the natural delights of the cave by allowing yourself 5 to 10 minutes of quietly standing, as your eyes and ears adjust to the surroundings, and you become aware of the sights, sounds and scents, which are around you.

Swimming in the grotto, whilst not prohibited, is strongly discouraged, for safety and environmental reasons. If you do choose to swim, remove any sunscreen and insect repellent before entering the water, as these chemicals can be damaging to native water dwelling species. (Remember to re-apply afterward!)

Mt Cougal section: While most of the section is untracked and mountainous, a day picnic area at "Cougal Cascades" provides car parking, picnic tables, public toilets and a sealed walking track suitable for wheelchair access. Further along the track, wooden stairs and a gravel track lead to a rock pool where swimming is permitted, and past rock slides to the restored remains of an old sawmill dating from 1914. Access via Currumbin Valley (Gold Coast) and Tomewin (Murwillumbah) only.

LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK (20,200 ha)
Home of the largest preserved sub-tropical rainforest in Australia, this World Heritage declared park covers over 20,000 hectares, and features many natural wonders with its breathtaking views into deep valleys and cascading waterfalls over sheer mountain cliffs.

There are 170 species of rainforest plants and 38 varieties of animals, many found only in this part of Australia. For the keen bushwalker, there is over 160 kilometres of graded walking tracks (trails), with easy access to many places of interest. (Courtesy of David Sharpe, Mountain Trek Adventures.)

Subtropical rainforest, magnificent views, waterfalls and colourful wildlife make this park one of the most popular in southern Queensland for day visits and camping. Extensive walking track systems lead to many points of interest. Private lodges and kiosks are located at Green Mountains (O'Rielly's Guesthouse) and Binna Burra.

Green Mountains has a picnic area where you can meet the wildlife if you are patient. Campsites, $3.85 per person, are often full during weekends and holidays, so book well ahead. Bring fuel stoves only and enough petrol for your return journey. Access via Canungra.

Binna Burra is located in the east of Lamington. Walking tracks weave through a diverse range of open forest and rainforest. Picnic facilities afford spectacular views of the coast and hinterland. Access via Beechmont from Nerang or Canungra. Visit the Binna Burra Information Centre. Private camp ground.

BORDER RANGES NATIONAL PARK (30,508 ha)
Easy access is a feature of this spectacular World Heritage area. The 64km Tweed Range Scenic Drive can be reached via the Wiangaree turn off on the Summerland Way, or the Barkers Vale turn off on the Murwillumbah - Kyogle Road.

Day use picnic areas, shelter sheds and spectacular views are available at Bar Mountain, Blackbutts Lookout and Antarctic Beech Picnic areas. A large camping area is provided at Sheepstation Creek, with a smaller one at Forest Tops. Both areas provide water, shelter sheds, firewood and composting toilets.

There are a variety of walks in the park, from 50 metre strolls to 10 kilometre hikes, most starting from day picnic or camping areas.

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