You can't make this magical pilgrimage anymore. Its closed! I remember waiting patiently for more than 3 years to take a long awaited pilgrimage along the iconic Mt Warning (Wollimbin) summit trail. I really felt drawn to the stories and energy of the land up there so eagerly awaited its reopening so I could finally make my journey respectfully and connect with this great land we call home. In fact many, if not all my friends that have made this journey have done it for their own personal reasons. I have heard stories that the even the original indigenous people of the area used to make this journey as a right of passage of sorts. So I guess it makes sense that in the modern age so many people are naturally drawn to take this walk for their own personal reasons. It seems however we have all now been locked out permanently! First they said it was because of Corona, then they said it was because of safety concerns ... but they were covering something up and I'm still yet to hear directly what the reasoning is behind it's permanent closure. Please sign the partition to re-open Mt Wollumbin and share your stories of why this climb was so significant to you. Take action and let's see if we can have this iconic walk re opened. TY read more

Loved this hike. I've hiked a lot and this trail is moderately hard. The rock scramble is by far the coolest part of the hike. It's not technical but I recommend taking your time and go at a pace comfortable for you. The hike took us about 5 hours with multiple stops. We could have done it in about 3.5-4 hours if we didn't stop as much. Not a lot of views until you're almost to the top. Only negative: be aware of poisonous creatures along the way. Aka: don't touch anything. We did see a small black red bellied snake on the ride of the trail and stayed far away from it. Highly poisonous. Plan to hike it on a clear day so you get 360 degree views. We only had one day in our schedules for it and it was quite cloudy. We did wait for the clouds to break and were able to see all the way to Byron Bay. If you're using a GPS, the address for the hike is about 3-4 miles short. You will need to continue up the winding road to where it dead ends to start the hike. Epic hike. I'd recommend adding it to your travel plans if you're in the area. read more

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Did this hike as a young kid and then 20 years later thought I would attempt it again, I dunno if its harder then I remember it or what, I hear it is coz they have added way more stairs and 20 years of storms etc. but it was so hard haha. We are quite unfit though so that would have been half the problem. Lots of stairs! and then a vertical rock face climb at the end with a chain. There weer people running up and down though haha. Bring lots of water and snacks trail mix was a saviour for us. and we had a packed lunch for the top. Took us about 5 to 6 hours I think. Views are amazing. and definitely worth it! If we can do it you can do it, we are nearly 30 and very unfit and we did struggle with the stairs but made it to the very top. We did see lots of old people though and they were struggling. this is not for old people!! lol especially the rope climb they would have no hope. Kids seem fine. maybe not really young ones coz the rock part is super dangerous. Heaps of people do this everyday we passed easily 100 people, heaps of tourists especially Canadian. also passed a few "hippy" people doing it barefoot, which I have no idea how they were doing it. and then theres heaps of locals running up and down for fitness. Definitely do it if you are thinking of it:) I dont know if I should click good for kids coz its probably not good for any kid under maybe 8. definitely no strollers or babies lol. read more

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I've hiked some pretty demanding tracks in my life. Mt Warning would have to be up there as one of the hardest (half) day hikes I have accomplished. Whether that is a lack of fitness talking or the truth, it's a challenge and one ought to be prepared for it. Carry plenty of water, wet weather gear and a camera - on a clear day the views on top are amazing. read more

Mount Warning - Wollumbin National Park - Parks Near Me - Mount Warning, NSW