Pholis Gap Circuit Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-28.5439516,153.2890707)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Nimbin Road, 32, Nimbin. Turn on to Sibley Street then drive for 5.1 km Continue onto Newton Drive and drive for another 6.9 km Turn sharp right and drive for another 25 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Historic Nightcap Track. There is a sign (about 15 m back from the start).
	After another 540 m (at the intersection of Historic Nightcap Track & Pholis Walk) turn left, to head along Pholis Walk. After another 1 km come to the "Pholis Gap" (10 m on your right). After another 1.5 km head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Newton Drive & Pholis Walk turn left, to head along Newton Drive (a residential road). After another 500 m pass the "Mount Nardi" (135 m on your right).
	After another 30 m turn right. There is a car park (about 25 m back from the start).
	After another 6 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Pholis Gap Circuit Walking Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	3.6 km
Time	2 h to 3 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Murwillumbah Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  25°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the south, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Possible afternoon shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Saturday 19 October
  
  19°C → 33°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm inland. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to around 16 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Sunday 20 October
  
  17°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Monday 21 October
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Nightcap National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Eastern Fire Break and Perlite Road Closures
  Eastern Fire Break and Perlite Road in Nightcap National Park is closed for hazardous tree maintenance from Tuesday 15 October to Thursday 17 October 2024.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200 npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
  
  Closed areas: Historic Nightcap Walking Track Closure
  Historic Nightcap walking track in Nightcap National Park is closed for hazardous tree maintenance from Monday 14 October to Wednesday 16 October 2024.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Alstonville NPWS office 02 6627 0200.
  
  Closed areas: Byan Yangala loop closed
  Byan Yangala loop is closed until 2pm Friday 25th October due to the recent weather event. Closed areas include Yelgun Kyoomgun and Weeun Weeun campgrounds. These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Closed areas: Yelgun Kyoomgun & Weeun Weenun Campground Closed
  Yelgun Kyoomgun & Weeun Weeun Campgrounds within Nightcap NP are closed until 2pm Friday 25th October due to the recent weather event. Closed Area includes the Byan Yangala Loop walk. These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Alstonville NPWS office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Safety alerts: North Rocks Road closed
  North Rocks Road is closed until Monday 30 December 2024. The road is currently unsafe to traffic. This closure maybe extended, and any extension will be posted as soon as possible.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Alstonville area office on 02 6627 0200.
  
  Closed areas: Nightcap Range Road closed in both directions due to major landslip repairs
  Nightcap Range Road will be closed for major landslip repairs from 16th September 2024 until 18th November 2024. During this time, the road will be closed in both directions between Rummery Road and Nightcap Ridge.
  
  Access to Rummery Park Campground and Minyon Falls will be via Minyon Falls Road only.
  
  We apologize for any inconvenience during this time. For more information, please contact NPWS Alstonville Office on (02) 6627 0200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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