Mt Warning Summit Trail

Wollumbin National Park

MOUNT WARNING SUMMIT TRAIL IS NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED.

A trail to the summit of Mt Warning offers beautiful 360 degree views of the Great Dividing Range from the peak. Lots of steps, can be slippery. A steep climb to the summit using chains, but the views from the top are worth it!

Lookouts
Toilets
Scrambling or Climbing
No Dogs Permitted
No Camping Permitted
Rainforest
1156m
Maximum Elevation
730m
Total Climb

The Mt Warning Summit Trail is currently closed

See details on the closure from NSW National Parks here: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/-/media/visitor/files/pdf/wollumbin-summit-track-closure-extended-nov-2020.pdf

Getting there:

You can drive to the base of Mt Warning in a normal vehicle by following roads out of Murwillumbah.

Wollumbin National Park is located 12km south-west of Murwillumbah, off Kyogle Road.

From Murwillumbah: take the Kyogle Rd towards Uki. Around 10km from Murwillumbah, before you reach Uki, turn right into Mt Warning Road. Continue 3.5km to the end of Mt Warning Rd, where you’ll reach Breakfast Creek car park in the National Park.

Maps:

Mount Warning

Route/Trail notes:

The walk up is through subtropical and temperate rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and heath shrubland. The final 10% of the journey involves scrambling up a rock face using chains as a guide and help. The top of the mountain has well established seating and lookout areas that have 360 degree views

Permits/Costs:

None.

Other References/Comments:

Mount Warning Hike - track notes

Comments

Started walk at 10am which was enjoyable as track traffic was reduced. Track was very dry and destruction in some parts from rain event in April was apparent.

Anonymous on 29 Sep, 2017

Probably one of the longest mountains to climb. Trail is nice and defined so you'll just need a bit of endurance for this one. Plenty of places to stop and rest though. I thought the rock scramble at the end would be tricky, but just take your time and it's not bad at all!

Kristy on 27 Sep, 2017

Beautiful views even though it was a cloudy windy day. The last four hundred metres to the summit is a bit scary but you have a chain to hold onto while scrambling up the rocks, it helped a lot. Definitely a must do.

Sinead O'Sullivan on 13 Sep, 2017

A fun easy hike, lots of birds and I loved the little bit of scrambling at the top :)

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Lia Skye on 9 Sep, 2017

Always a lovely walk if overloved. Weather had been sublime, but an overnight cold change meant it was freezing at the top. 3rd time this year, and after climbing Mt Cougal two days previously, I'd opt for the less travelled paths - less passing and less people feeling the need to broadcast their beats to the world while they walk.

glenn mead on 20 Aug, 2017

It was my second time on Mt Warning. This time we climbed during the night to be on the top before sunrise. Absolutely worth despite cold wind at the top.

Asha on 19 Aug, 2017

Great walk!!! :)

J_Jenwren on 12 Aug, 2017

Amazing walk. The walk up was in the dark as we were headed for the sunrise. Waking down felt a little unsteady, but I still loved it.

Amie on 6 Aug, 2017

Great walk, a little slippery on the rock scramble when wet but the views are amazing. There were some young kids 5/6 yrs old on the walk with their parents as well.
One of my favourite walks.

Evo on 14 Jul, 2017

So many more steps than I remembered!

sambam on 11 Jul, 2017

Great walk/climb well worth the scramble to the top. Carried a 2 year old in a carrier all the way but would advise not to bring a walking child until about 3+, lots of steps and rocky paths. Awesome views of the ocean, gold coast and the range. Pee before you go haha.

REM on 1 Jul, 2017

This was my third time up Mount Warning in recent years. It's one of my favourite walks! The climb is lengthy but not very technically challenging as the track is well-maintained. There is a fun rock scramble at the top with chains to assist.

Tularip on 30 Jun, 2017

Very enjoyable walk! My 9 year old boy whent with me a had no trouble at all! He loved the rock climb near the top.

matty on 26 Jun, 2017

It is re-open now.The last hundred meters to summit is really challenging! Somebody put two bottles of water at the summit. Really life saving! Thanks for the great help!

superpig119 on 6 Jun, 2017

A must do....

Mackamcb on 6 Jun, 2017

It was CLOSED and not sure when it will re-open.

Anonymous on 30 Apr, 2017

Great walk with lots of stairs. We'd attempted this once before but had to turn around due to an incoming storm. Felt good to get to the top. View was great but people had been camping at the summit so the smell left was not so good .... :(

Ronnie on Apr, 2017

Great walk, completed the circuit in under 3 hours for our first attempt. Keen to go back and try again taking in some more of the scenery!

Tahn333 on 24 Mar, 2017

Ok walk. Great near the top on the chain. Good view.

ian parker on 24 Mar, 2017

My second hike up Mt Warning at least the clouds parted this time.

HelenR on 4 Mar, 2017

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