'''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