'''Mt Warning National Park''' is in the Tweed Coast Hinterland North Coast of New South Wales, Australia

Understand

A sunrise hike to the top of Mt. Warning, the world's largest extinct shield volcano, rewards the visitor with a view of the first rays of sunlight to hit the Australian mainland. Mt Warning and the surrounding rainforest also starred as the feature location of the animated film "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" (1992).

History

Landscape

The base of Mt. Warning is a lush rainforest reaching up to the cliff-like rim of the crator.

Flora and fauna

The park contains sub-tropical flora and fauna including numerous tropical birds and occasional sightings of the Pademelon Wallaby.

Climate

Get in

Take the Pacific Highway to Murwillumbah. Kyogle Road runs west for 12 kilometres to Mount Warning Road. The parks entrance is 6km.

Fees/Permits

None

Get around

The hike to the summit is 2 hours in and 2 hours back.

See

Do

  • World Heritage Rainforest Centre. urwillumbah Visitor Information Centre. nr Tweed Valley Way & Alma St, Murwillumbah. 61 2 6672 1340. ttp://www.tweedtourism.com.au. Features a theatrette and rainforest interpretive centre. Maps, posters and souvenirs. Accommodation, tour and cruise booking service. Open 7 days. http://www.tweedtourism.com.au

    Buy

    Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

    No camping is allowed inside the park.

    Lodging

  • Hillcrest Mountain View Retreat (http://hillcrestbb.com/)
  • Camping

    Backcountry

    Stay safe

    Get out