Category: NP Caldera Tourism Plan

NPWS: Border Ranges 360 degree experiences

“Discover some of the rare and remarkable animals, plants and habitats that make Border Ranges National Park special, with our [NPWS] interactive 360-degree images.

The Border Ranges is a special place where primitive plants and animals have evolved and landscapes have barely changed in millions of years. As a refuge for many threatened species, some areas in the park have been declared Assets of Intergenerational Significance, giving them extra protections.

Swipe, zoom and click the popup pins to explore each 360 experience.

Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk

Where: Chowan Creek.

“Experience the remarkable Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk, a 42km multi-day adventure through the Tweed Byron Hinterland on Bundjalung Nation. Weave through the ancient volcanic landscape and Gondwanan rainforest of Mount Jerusalem National Park, Whian Whian State Conservation Area and Nightcap National Park on this 3-night, 4-day walk. Marvel at the magnificent scenery of mountains, caldera peaks, lush rainforest and plunging waterfalls in this spectacular pocket of Northern NSW. Choose a self-guided package and camp along the way or join a guided tour for extra support. You can also tackle shorter sections of the track at your own pace. Gidjuum Gulganyi means ‘Old People’s Track’ in local Bundjalung language. The walk traverses the ancestral lands of the Widjabul Wia-bal and Minjungbal people from the Bundjalung Nation, who have lived in the area for many thousands of years.” read more

The Caldera Rim Walk

NSW.gov have created “a master plan for the Caldera Rim Walk in Wollumbin National Park.

A proposed 8km (return) half-day bushwalk and associated facilities in Wollumbin National Park.

The walk is a Grade 4 hiking track in accordance with the Australian Walking Track Grading system, offering a challenge to bush walkers, climbing over 500m in elevation to the top of the inner Tweed Caldera, through rainforest, wet sclerophyll and drier eucalypt forest, showcasing spectacular views of the Wollumbin summit and surrounding caldera.”

Local National Parks Have Been Directed To Implement Tourism

National Parks, directed by nsw.gov, for economic reasons, are to increase national park use tourism, especially here in the Caldera.

Eg is a 4 day 45km walking trail starting at Mt Jerusalem to Minyon Falls. Marketed to the early adopters.

The DA for the day 1 part of the track (‘Unicorn Falls’) closed for comments with 50 submissions.

To what degree will areas be protected from tourism?

Will the DA assessments ignore the impact on existing amenity and on ecological protection concerns?

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