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 Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Clear. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  10°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:20am to 2:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  11°C → 28°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of thunderstorms along the coastal fringe. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Sunday 22 September
  
  11°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Monday 23 September
  
  10°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning fog. Sunny day. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 24 September
  
  11°C → 28°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Wednesday 25 September
  
  13°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Thursday 26 September
  
  14°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Nightcap National Park alerts
  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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