Mount Warning National Park Named by Lieutenant James Cook in 1770, as a warning to seafarers

Mount Warning National Park (2,380 ha)

Named by Lieutenant James Cook in 1770, as a warning to seafarers of the numerous treacherous reefs along the coast, to the Bundjalung people for many miles around, the mountain is called Wollumbin, and remains an important sacred site*.

An 8.8km round trip walk leads from Breakfast Creek parking area and winds through ever-changing rainforest communities to eventually reach viewing platforms atop the summit.

The walk is, on average, a five hour trip with the last section being very steep. There are no facilities on the summit - camping and fires are not permitted here or in any other area of the park.

For those less inclined to attempt the climb, the Lyre Bird Walk is a 500 metre stroll from the parking area to an elevated viewing platform looking out over the rainforest and Breakfast Creek. An information board on the park is situated near the stairs at the start of the summit walking track.

Korrumbyn Creek Picnic Area is located about 1.5kms down the road from the commencement of the walking track. Access to the park is signposted from the Pacific Highway via Murwillumbah and Uki.

"Wollumbin is a sacred place of great significance to the people of the Bundjalung Nation. It is a traditional place of cultural law, initiation and spiritual education.

Under Bundjalung law, only specifically chosen people are allowed to climb Wollumbin. Out of respect for their law and culture, the Bundjalung ask that you consider choosing not to climb." Aboriginal Significance