Why travellers are flocking to the magical Nightcap National Park for their next adventure

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Hikers flock to an ‘enchanting’ national park that looks like a magical fairytale forest with waterfalls, glowworms and spectacular views

  • Travelers rave about a magical forest in northern New South Wales
  • Nightcap National Park is an hour inland from Byron Bay, near the state line
  • The park has a series of walking trails through the ancient forest to discover
  • There are some incredible waterfalls and crystal clear swimming holes

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A beautiful Australian rainforest that looks like something out of a fantasy movie draws avid hikers from all over the country.

Nightcap National Park is located in northern New South Wales, near the Queensland border, an hour and 15 minutes’ drive inland from Byron Bay.

It has a series of beautiful hiking trails that wind through the lush rainforest full of mesmerizing waterfalls, crystal clear creeks, spectacular views and towering trees.

Adventurous Aussies rave about the enchanting Nightcap National Park with its 8,000 acres of pristine, lush rainforest, incredible waterfalls and swimming holes

Adventurous Aussies rave about the enchanting Nightcap National Park with its 8,000 acres of pristine, lush rainforest, incredible waterfalls and swimming holes

Nightcap National Park is located in northern New South Wales, near the Queensland border, an hour and 15 minutes' drive inland from Byron Bay

Nightcap National Park is located in northern New South Wales, near the Queensland border, an hour and 15 minutes' drive inland from Byron Bay

Nightcap National Park is located in northern New South Wales, near the Queensland border, an hour and 15 minutes’ drive inland from Byron Bay

Many of the forest's waterfalls flow strongly after a period of wet weather on the state's northern coast

Many of the forest's waterfalls flow strongly after a period of wet weather on the state's northern coast

It has a series of beautiful hiking trails that wind through the lush rainforest full of mesmerizing waterfalls, crystal clear creeks, spectacular views and towering trees

It has a series of beautiful hiking trails that wind through the lush rainforest full of mesmerizing waterfalls, crystal clear creeks, spectacular views and towering trees

It has a series of beautiful hiking trails that wind through the lush rainforest full of mesmerizing waterfalls, crystal clear creeks, spectacular views and towering trees

Spanning over 8,000 acres of ancient woodland, Nightcap National Park is located in the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia’s World Heritage Area and is named after the newly discovered and endangered dormouse oak.

Many of the forest’s waterfalls flow strongly after a period of wet weather on the state’s northern coast.

Popular attractions include the incredible Minyon Falls lookout with views across the forest to the coast, as well as the Boggy Creek Walk, where visitors can take a refreshing dip in the clear pools along the creek.

Spanning over 8,000 acres of ancient, pristine forest, Nightcap National Park is located in the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia's World Heritage Area

Spanning over 8,000 acres of ancient, pristine forest, the Nightcap National Park is located in the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia's World Heritage Area

Spanning over 8,000 acres of ancient, pristine forest, Nightcap National Park is located in the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia’s World Heritage Area

Popular attractions include the incredible Minyon Falls and Boggy Creek Walk, where visitors can take a refreshing dip in the clear pools along the creek

Popular attractions include the incredible Minyon Falls and Boggy Creek Walk, where visitors can take a refreshing dip in the clear pools along the creek

Popular attractions include the incredible Minyon Falls and Boggy Creek Walk, where visitors can take a refreshing dip in the clear pools along the creek

Travelers are raving about the picturesque park online and someone is calling it 'absolutely gorgeous' with views 'to die for'

Travelers are raving about the picturesque park online and someone is calling it 'absolutely gorgeous' with views 'to die for'

Travelers are raving about the picturesque park online and someone is calling it ‘absolutely gorgeous’ with views ‘to die for’

Tall, strange fig and palm trees create a shady canopy while glowworms and glowing mushrooms illuminate the forest floor.

A number of endangered and rarely seen species call the beautiful national park home, including Albert’s lyrebird and Fleay’s striped frog.

Travelers are raving about the picturesque park online, and someone is calling it “absolutely gorgeous” with views “to die for.”

Some of the park’s hiking trails are closed until next year due to flood damage, but there’s still plenty to explore.