When visiting the Byron Bay Hinterland, near Rosebank and Upper Coopers Creek, be sure to visit Minyon Falls and Palm Valley.

Minyon Falls is 100 metre high waterfall which drops down into the deep palm-shaded gorge below called Palm Valley. A three hour round treck will take you into some of Australias most stunning World Heritage listed rainforest. You will see some of the largest beauties still left standing including Blackbutt and Scribbly Gums as well as sub-tropical Booyong rainforest and Brush box. Minyon Falls is part of a larger area known as Minyon Falls Flora Reserve which, because of its high scientific, recreational and scenic value, is excluded from all logging operations. The large display board will show you the way as you embark on your walk. There are also toilets and BBQ facilities so it is a wonderful spot for a picnic.

This pristine rainforest is home to over 300 species of native plants and animals. The Kookaburras and Goannas will spot you a mile away however you will have to look closely if you want to see the other animals of the forest. These include Koalas, King parrot, Kookaburras, Tawny Frogmouths, Bower birds, wrens, brush turkeys, echidnas, gliders, owls, eagles and so many more.