Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Widjabul Wia-bal and Minjungbal people of the Bundjalung nation, the traditional owners and custodians of the ancient lands through which this walk passes.
We acknowledge their continued connection to their land, waters, and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to their cultures, traditions and spiritual beliefs.
The Tweed Byron Hinterland Trails project will deliver new nature-based tourism experiences for visitors to the popular Northern Rivers hinterland.
The project includes the signature 4-day Gidjuum Gulganyi walk from Mount Jerusalem National Park to Nightcap National Park.
'Gidjuum Gulganyi' means ‘Old People’s Track’ in the language of the Widabul-Wiabal and Minjungbal people who have been walking these ridges and valleys for millennia.
What the project involves
The Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk, formerly referred to as the Tweed Byron Hinterland Walk, offers a 42km, 4-day immersive walk through the Gondwanan rainforest. This walk is the highlight of the Tweed Byron Hinterland Trails project.
Starting near the town of Uki in Mount Jerusalem National Park, the walk follows the rim of an ancient caldera through lush rainforest and tall eucalypts, ending at Minyon Falls lookout in the Nightcap National Park. At intervals walkers can enjoy three new, secluded campgrounds equipped with toilets, shelters and camping platforms. The walk can be booked as either a self-guided or commercially guided experience, with various levels of assistance for individuals or groups available from tour operators including vehicle transfers.
In addition to the Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk, the project includes other day walks such as the Byan Yangala loop walk starting from Rummery Park in Whian Whian State Conservation Area, and Whiskey Creek and Unicorn Falls walks in Mount Jerusalem National Park. The Minyon Falls visitor precinct has also been improved with a new lookout overlooking the clifftop waterfall and a revitalised picnic area. These spaces are wheelchair-friendly and provide better access and amenity for day visitors.
For the full suite of visitor information on this walk, go to NSW National Parks Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk.
Timeframe
The suite of planned works under this project are complete as of April 2025 with the opening of the Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk.
Why we are doing this and who benefits
This project will boost the local economy by extending visitor stays and providing greater opportunities for visitors to explore the Northern Rivers region beyond tourist hotspots such as Byron Bay. The walk will broaden access to this area, strengthen the appeal of the Northern Rivers as a walking destination and provide opportunities for a diverse range of visitors to enjoy our national parks.
We are continuing to consult with Aboriginal communities, supporting partnerships to highlight the area's cultural heritage including opportunities to develop Aboriginal-guided experiences.
Protecting park values
Our national parks are managed to protect their unique values and provide for sustainable visitor use and enjoyment. This includes providing visitor experiences and, where appropriate, new visitor facilities.
National Parks and Wildlife Service commissioned independent environmental and cultural heritage assessments to identify and help mitigate the impacts of the project, ensuring public visitation and enjoyment is compatible with the protection of conservation and heritage values.
Reflecting a sense of place
Interpretation through innovative storytelling is one of the most effective ways to achieve an 'experience of a lifetime' for visitors. Developing rich and engaging interpretation, including Aboriginal cultural heritage, will be a key focus to immerse the walker in the natural and cultural landscape, creating a strong connection and sense of place.
Engaging stakeholders
Effective community and stakeholder engagement has been critical to the success of this project. We have facilitated ongoing stakeholder and community engagement, and formal consultation on the draft amendment to the plan of management, and the Unicorn Falls, Minyon Falls and Tweed Byron (now Gidjuum Gulganyi) Hinterland Walk draft master plans. Positive and ongoing consultation with Aboriginal custodians aims to ensure the proposal aligns with Aboriginal interests and aspirations.
Thank you to those that registered their interest to receive regular project updates. As the project is now complete, the option to register interest has closed, and the final update has been sent to all registered stakeholders.
Information provided in the registration forms will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected and its storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information will be in accordance with our privacy policy. You can request access and amendment of your personal information.
Unicorn Falls, Mount Jerusalem National Park 
Wollumbin (Mount Warning) and Mount Doughboy from Doon Doon saddle, Mount Jerusalem National Park 
Wollumbin (Mt Warning) from Pinnacle Lookout, Border Ranges National Park 
Boggy Creek near Rummery Park campground in Whian Whian State Conservation Area 
Nightcap National Park boardwalk 
Minyon Falls, Nightcap National Park 
Minyon Falls walking track, Nightcap National Park 
Tweed Byron hinterland, Nightcap National Park 
Location map of the Tweed Byron Hinterland Trail
How to keep up to date
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Updates on park closures, fire and safety alerts
For the latest information on these parks and other park closures and conditions:
- visit the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Alerts webpage
- phone us on 1300 072 757.
For the latest on road conditions related to this park, check the Live Traffic NSW website.
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