It’s a 12km long and winding road through lush rainforest to get to Mount Nardi
picnic area, but on arrival you’ll know it is
well worth it. This
picnic area is the highest point in
Nightcap National Park, and the view through the clearings of the Northern Rivers district, taking in Lismore and
Nimbin, is superb.
The cleared, grassy
picnic area is surrounded by tall trees, including towering booyong, also known as tulip oak, as
well as maiden’s blush, with its cream flowers that appear in October and November. It’s also the starting point for a range of hikes including Mount Matheson loop, Pholis Gap and Nightcap walking tracks.