Minyon Falls
A waterfall tumbling about 100 meters over a rhyolite cliff, part of the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests and the top inland hike from Byron Bay.
Minyon Falls lies in Whian Whian State Forest within Nightcap National Park. The water drops about 100 meters over a curved rhyolite cliff. A wheelchair-accessible viewing platform sits at the top, reached in a few minutes' walk. For the full view, take a roughly 7.5 km loop down to the base of the falls (about 3–4 hours, with steep sections). There is also a Minyon Grass picnic area. Entry is free. It is about 40 km from Byron Bay, roughly 50 minutes' drive, and the final stretch is dirt road, so take care in wet weather when the roads are slippery.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Rocky Creek Dam
- Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
- Protesters Falls
- Bangalow
- Nimbin
- Brunswick Heads
- Killen Falls
- Belongil Beach