Yuraygir coastal walk
Yuraygir National Park
Overview
Hike the multi-day Yuraygir coastal walk on the Clarence Coast near Yamba. You’ll find loads of places for whale watching, snorkelling and swimming, with overnight stops at beach campgrounds.
- Where
- Yuraygir National Park in North Coast
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Distance
- 65km one-way
- Time suggested
- 4 - 5 days
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Trip Intention Form
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It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Sturdy shoes, drinking water, hat, snacks, sunscreen
- Please note
- The walk involves a series of tracks, trails, beaches and rock platforms that are linked by following the ‘coastal emu footprint’ marker
- Check to ensure you're only crossing rock platforms at low tide
- Rough seas mean you may need to carry extra food as some sections of beach are unpassable, even at low tide.
- If you’re planning to stay at any of the campgrounds you’ll need to book online before you leave.
- You can also stay at commercial caravan parks or accommodation options along the way.
Follow the ancient wandering trails of Australia’s coastal emus on this multi-day walk in Yuraygir National Park, near Yamba on the NSW north coast.
This 65km signposted track traverses the coastline from Angourie to Red Rock. The scenery and views along the way are diverse and astounding. You’ll encounter wildlife and wildflowers as you walk past heathland plains, long sandy beaches, tranquil creeks, lagoons, rocky headlands and even a marine park.
Tackle the full 65km with overnight camping stops along the way, or break the track up into shorter segments. It’s best walked north to south with the sun at your back.
However you choose to undertake this journey through the traditional homelands of the Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations, it’s unlikely you’ll ever forget it.
Take a virtual tour of Yuraygir coastal walk captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Campgrounds along the way:
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Grafton office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6641 1500
- npws.clarence@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Level 4, 49 Victoria Street, Grafton NSW 2460
Park info
- in Yuraygir National Park 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
What's nearby:
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- Picnics and barbecues (5)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (2)
- Sightseeing (15)
- Snorkelling and scuba (1)
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- Swimming (5)
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- Wildflowers (seasonal) (1)