Mount Warning Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mount Warning which includes landscape views, forests and mountains
Mount Warning featuring landscape views
Mount Warning which includes bird life
Mount Warning featuring rainforest
Mount Warning which includes rainforest and forests

Get back to nature with a hike through pristine rainforest to the summit of an ancient mountain, and be the first person in Australia to see the light of a new day.

The impressive eco-system of the Wollumbin-Mount Warning rainforest is one of the most unique in the world. Abundant with birds, plants and wildlife, this World Heritage Listed wilderness is a place to unwind, re-energise and connect with nature. Climb to the peak to be one of the first people in the country to have morning sun warm your skin. Stay overnight in a cabin in the Rainforest Park or unroll your swag and camp out under the stars.

The dual name of the mountain comes from the Aboriginal and colonial history of the area. As a landmark, it was named Mount Warning by Captain Cook to alert to seafarers of the offshore reef. Its Aboriginal name, Wollumbin, means ‘cloud catcher’ and is a sacred to the people of the Bundjalung Nation. In 2009, the Wollumbin National Park and the Mount Warning National Park were united.

A trek on this spectacular remnant vent of an ancient volcano, some 1,157 metres (3,796 feet) above sea level is rewarded with stunning views of the Caldera, Gold Coast and Byron Bay.

The 9-kilometre (5-mile) return trip begins at the Breakfast Creek parking area and passes through untouched subtropical rainforest, scrubland and damp sclerophyll forests of banksias, acacias and eucalypts. Before the peak is a challenging rock scramble, guided by a sturdy chain. Due to its height and position on the east coast, this is the first mountain peak in Australia to be warmed by sunrise at the Autumn and Spring equinoctes. Step onto the summit and breath the fresh air, relax and enjoy the sweeping 360-degree views.

For a shorter, easier walk, take the Lyrebird Track over Breakfast Creek through 200 metres (656-feet) of exquisite Gondwana Rainforest. Hear the calls of whipbirds and look for wallabies, kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, possums and the elusive platypus.

Mount Warning is in the Northern Rivers region of N.S.W, an hour’s drive from the Gold Coast and Byron Bay. The Rainforest Park, with its camping grounds and walking tracks, are at the foot of the mountain.

Be sure to pack a torch if hiking before sun rise, as well as water and a small snack for energy. Leaving the marked trail, camping or making fires are not permitted on the mountain. Wear all-weather protective clothing and appropriate footwear as rain can make temperatures drop dramatically and the track can become slippery.

Mt Warning Rainforest Park

Mt Warning Rainforest Park

3 out of 5
153 Mt Warning Road, Mount Warning, NSW
The price is AU$173 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$173
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Mount Warning. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hattons Bluff Nature Reserve and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (64 reviews)
"We just came and went from our cabin so didn't really experience a lot of the park. The standard cabin was suitable for us (2) and we were able to heat it fine with the heat pump."

Reviewed on 19 July 2025

Mt Warning Rainforest Park
Rydges Gold Coast Airport

Rydges Gold Coast Airport

4 out of 5
Lot 5, Terminal Drive, Bilinga, Bilinga, QLD
The price is AU$249 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$249
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Clean room, lovely room, restaurant quite pricy, breakfast buffet pretty average."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Rydges Gold Coast Airport
Mantra on Salt Beach

Mantra on Salt Beach

4.5 out of 5
Gunnamatta Avenue, Kingscliff, NSW
The price is AU$185 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$185
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Tweed Heads. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Always an easy choice for a quiet weekend or week away; great walks, beach and dining options"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Mantra on Salt Beach
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Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites

4 out of 5
99 Griffith Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a sauna. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,210 reviews)
"Clean room very spacious"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites
X Kirra Apartments

X Kirra Apartments

4.5 out of 5
72 Musgrave St, Coolangatta, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Kirra Beach and Coolangatta Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
"Wotif sold me an oceanfront room but unfortunately we were given an ocean view room. Which was very disappointing. The property was nice and the fault not with them. The fault lies with Wotif.com"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

X Kirra Apartments
Bay of Palms

Bay of Palms

3.5 out of 5
12 Coolgardie Street, Elanora, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (695 reviews)
"Close to airport, easy walk to beach and handy shops next door!"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Bay of Palms
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Great hike up the mountain.

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Beautiful! Had a great time away with the love of my life!

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