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The name Wollumbin is said to mean ‘cloud catcher’.2,
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There is a Bundjalung Dreamtime story of Wollumbin, that tells us about the
Warrior Chief of the mountain. The Bundjalung people believe the spirits of the
mountains were warriors and the wounds they received in battle can be seen as
scars on the side of the mountain. The dreamtime story reveals that the thunder
and lightning are the results of their battles. It is also revealed that when
you look toward Wollumbin from the north, you can see the face of the Warrior
Chief in the mountain’s outline.4
European History
On the 15-16 May, 1770, history shows Lieutenant James Cook as the first European
to record seeing “...this point I named Cape Byron... ...it may be known by a
remarkable sharp peaked Mountain lying inland...”1
and “...there situation may always be found by the peaked mountain before
mentioned... ...I have named Mount Warning...”5
A few hours later, whilst sailing north, Cook encountered the dangerous reefs
that run 3 miles to the east from Fingal Head, known today as Danger Reefs,
forcing him to change course to the east “...The point off which these shoals
lay I have named Point Danger...”6
World Heritage
Mount Warning was added to the World Heritage list in 1975, forming part of the
‘Gondwana Rainforest of Australia’, a chain of more than 50 rainforest reserves
spread along NSW north-east and Queensland south-east coastal escarpment, that
include the Barrington Tops, New England, Wollumbin and Lamington National
Parks. These areas were given World Heritage status because of the huge variety
of flora and fauna contained within the ancient and isolated remnants of
rainforest. 7
Facilities & Activities
The national park provides picnic and barbeque facilities at the Korrumbyn picnic
area.
The Summit Walk is a hard 9 km, taking approximately 5 hours. Out of respect
to the Bundjalung law and culture, the Bundjalung people ask that you consider
choosing not to climb Mount Warning. If you do climb, please see the
Mount Warning National Park section of the NSW national parks website.
As an alternative to the Summit Walk, there is an enjoyable stroll along the
200 m Lyrebird Track, or a picnic at the Korrumbyn picnic area.
Car-based and caravan camping are available at a privately run caravan park
in the area.
There are also a number of accommodation options in nearby
localities including:
Check out our listing of
Mount
Warning accommodation. In addition to our listed online travel guide information, contact the local tourism visitor centre for your destination for more attractions, tours, local maps and other information. |
