The short answer
- No. The Wollumbin summit track and Aboriginal Place are closed, with no reopening date published. See why →
- The rest of Wollumbin National Park is open; NPWS suggests the Lyrebird track. See what is open →
- You can still see the mountain from nearby parks, and over lunch on one tour. See other ways →
Why the summit is closed
NSW National Parks says the Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track and Aboriginal Place remain closed, and that decisions about the track’s future will be made in accordance with the wishes of Aboriginal custodians. The NPWS page gives no end date.
A NSW Government notice from December 2024 explains that for Aboriginal people Wollumbin has deep cultural and spiritual significance, and that it is a declared Aboriginal place. That notice extended the closure while consultation with Aboriginal custodians continued. Its end date has since passed and the summit has not reopened, so treat the closure as ongoing and check the NPWS page before you plan anything.
Please respect the closure; it reflects the mountain’s cultural significance.
What is still open
The national park itself is open; only the summit track and summit are closed. NPWS points walkers to the Lyrebird track, a shorter walk from Mount Warning Road across Breakfast Creek to a lookout surrounded by rainforest.
The December 2024 notice also points to other parks nearby: Nightcap, Mount Jerusalem and Border Ranges national parks, and the Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk. NPWS says Border Ranges and Nightcap give some of the best views of Wollumbin itself.
The closure so far
The record on the official pages is short. A NSW Government notice dated 19 December 2024 extended the closure to 31 December 2025, to allow more time to consider the site’s future and to improve consultation with Aboriginal custodians. That date has passed. When we checked in October 2026, the NPWS track page still listed the summit track and Aboriginal Place as closed, with no end date. Any reopening will be announced by NPWS.
Where to go instead
| Option | What it offers | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lyrebird track | Short walk from Mount Warning Road across Breakfast Creek to a rainforest lookout, inside Wollumbin National Park | NPWS |
| Border Ranges National Park | Some of the best views of Wollumbin | NPWS |
| Nightcap National Park | Views of Wollumbin; Minyon Falls with an accessible lookout | NPWS |
| Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk | A newer walk named as an alternative | NSW Government notice |
| Husk Farm Distillery lunch | A three-course lunch with views of Mount Wollumbin, on an e-bike day tour | Tour listing |
Other ways to see the mountain
None of the GetYourGuide tours we checked climbs Wollumbin, and none should. One includes the view: Better By Bike’s rail-trail day ends with a three-course lunch at Husk Farm Distillery’s Planter’s Kitchen, which its listing says has views of Mount Wollumbin. Before lunch you ride two hours, self-guided, on an e-bike from Murwillumbah through hinterland and a rail tunnel to Burringbar, with a seven-spirit tasting at the distillery. Adults only.
Rail-trail e-bike ride, Husk Distillery tasting and lunch
Adults only. Check your pickup is within the transfer area and that you are confident on a bike.
See itinerary and dates on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)Nightcap National Park, which NPWS recommends for views of the mountain, is also home to Minyon Falls; see waterfalls near Byron.
Learning about Country
If the cultural side of Wollumbin interests you, the best way in is with Aboriginal guides. The Bundjalung Coast cultural tour on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab) is a four-hour tour with Traditional Owners and Elders, visiting middens, Bora rings, fish traps and other sites, with Dreaming stories, bush tucker and lunch. Closer to town, the Cape Byron Aboriginal walk on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab) takes 90 minutes. Our Aboriginal tours guide compares them.
A rainforest walk instead
For rainforest and a waterfall without driving to the Tweed, the half-day waterfall tour on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab) near Byron follows trails and creeks to a swimming hole. See hinterland tours compared for full days inland.
Questions people ask
When will the Mount Warning summit reopen?
No date has been published. NPWS says decisions will follow the wishes of Aboriginal custodians. Check the NPWS track page for updates.
Can I watch the sunrise from Mount Warning?
Not from the summit while it is closed. Closer to Byron, the Cape Byron walking track can be joined early at The Pass or Wategos; the lighthouse lawn itself opens at 8 am.
Is Wollumbin National Park worth visiting now?
For the Lyrebird track and rainforest, yes. If the summit was the only reason, look at Border Ranges or Nightcap for views of the mountain instead.
Before you book: the Wollumbin checklist
- Have you checked the NPWS page for the current status?
- Is your walk one that is open, such as the Lyrebird track?
- Would Border Ranges or Nightcap give you the view you want?
- Would a tour with Aboriginal guides add the context?
Your shortlist
Open a listing in a new tab and check its itinerary, suitability and inclusions against the checklist above.
- Lunch with a view of Wollumbin: E-bike and Husk Distillery on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)
- Culture with Traditional Owners: Bundjalung Coast cultural tour on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)
- Rainforest and a waterfall swim: Half-day waterfall tour on GetYourGuide (opens in a new tab)