Yuraygir National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Yuraygir National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Grafton:
- Drive south on the Pacific Highway for 10km, then take the Wooli and Minnie Water turnoff.
- Continue for 25km then, at the T-intersection, turn left to Minnie Water to get to Illaroo camping area, or right to Wooli.
- From Wooli Road, turn left onto Diggers Camp Road to get to the Boorkoom camping area and Wilsons Headland picnic area.
From Maclean:
- Take Brooms Head Road through Gulmarrad
- After 19km, turn left to reach the campgrounds at Lake Arragan, Red Cliff and Grey Cliff
- Turn right off Brooms Head Road and travel along the Sandon Road for 9km to get to the Sandon River camping area
From Coffs Harbour:
From Coffs Harbour, travel north on the Pacific Highway for 49km, then turn right onto McPhillips Road. Its about 12km from the Highway to Station Creek Campground.
Park entry points
- Angourie Surfing Reserve See on map
- Brooms Head Road access See on map
- Station Creek Road access See on map
- Wooli Road access See on map
Parking
- Angourie Bay picnic area See on map
- Lake Arragan and Red Cliff campgrounds See on map
- Wilsons Headland picnic area See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Yuraygir National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Autumn is the perfect time of year to go beach fishing along the park's coastline.
Spring
The park's heathlands provide a spectacular display of wildflowers. Check them out on your choice of walking track, including the Wilsons Headland walk and, of course, the Yuraygir coastal walk.
Summer
Visit in summer to make the most of the park's countless beaches and waterways. Swim, surf or snorkel – cooling sea breezes provide welcome relief in hot weather.
Winter
Plan a winter trip to go whale watching. The sight of migrating whales swimming north to warmer waters is second-to-none, and there are magnificent viewing points at Red Cliffs lookout and Brooms Head.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
42.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
9°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
2.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
300mm
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets Show more
- Angourie Bay picnic area
- Angourie to Brooms Head walking track
- Angourie walking track
- Boorkoom campground
- Illaroo campground
- Illaroo group camping area
- Lake Arragan and Red Cliff campgrounds
- Mara Creek picnic area
- Pebbly Beach campground - Yuraygir National Park
- Sandon River campground
- Shelley Head campground
- Station Creek campground
- Wilsons Headland picnic area
Picnic tables Show more
- Angourie Bay picnic area
- Angourie to Brooms Head walking track
- Boorkoom campground
- Illaroo campground
- Illaroo group camping area
- Lake Arragan and Red Cliff campgrounds
- Mara Creek picnic area
- Sandon River campground
- Shelley Head campground
- Station Creek campground
- Wilsons Headland picnic area
Barbecue facilities Show more
Boat ramp
Drinking water
Public phone
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
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All Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (including Kosciuszko NP)
$190 (1 year) / $335 (2 years)
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Multi Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$65 (1 year) / $115 (2 years)
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Country Parks Pass -
For all parks in Country NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$45 (1 year) / $75 (2 years)
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Single Country Park Pass -
For entry to a single park in country NSW (except Kosciuszko).
$22 (1 year) / $40 (2 years)
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Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- in the North Coast region
Yuraygir National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass -
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Grafton office
02 6641 1500
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - Level 4, 49 Victoria Street, Grafton NSW 2460
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Email: npws.clarence@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Grafton office
Nearby towns
Wooli (15 km)
Yuraygir National Park protects the longest stretch of undeveloped coastline (60km) in NSW. Coastal hideaways worth exploring include Wooli, Minnie Waters and Brooms Head.
Grafton (35 km)
Grafton is a gracious, historic city in the Clarence Valley farming district. It's situated on the broad Clarence River and surrounded by river flats.
Yamba (36 km)
Yamba is a bustling holiday resort with a large fishing fleet. It's built around a headland at the mouth of the Clarence River.