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Tuckers Rocks Cottage

Bongil Bongil National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Tuckers Rocks Cottage.

Getting there and parking

The cottage is located in a remote setting in Bongil Bongil National Park on Tuckers Rock Road. To get there from Coffs Harbour or Nambucca Heads (30 min drive):

Take the Princess Highway south from Coffs Harbour (17km) or north from Nambucca Heads (25km).
Take the Keevers Drive exit towards Repton and Mylestom
Turn left (east) on to Perrys Hill Road. Continue eastward through the village of Repton.
At the beginning of the unsealed road you have entered Bongil Bongil National Park. The park entrance is well signposted.
On entering Bongil Bongil National Park, continue travelling along Tuckers Rocks Road. It's about 3km to the cottage.

Road quality and access

Check the weather before you set out as roads in Bongil Bongil National Park can be subject to flooding after heavy rain.
4WD beach access is available nearby from Rutile Road at Mylestom. Permits are required. You can get one from the Mylestom Shop. Vehicles are not permitted north of Bundagen Head.

Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

Dry weather only

Parking

The cottage has a single lock up garage.

Facilities

Bedding configuration: 1 queen bed in the main bedroom, 2 single beds and a pull out double sofa bed in the 2nd bedroom.
The cottage has tank water not suitable for drinking. Please bring your own drinking water and food supplies.
Please leave the property clean and tidy with all kitchen items washed up and put away. Additional fees may be charged for any unreasonable cleaning required or missing/broken items.

Toilets

Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

There's a gas barbecue on the deck.

Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

Showers

Hot showers

Electric power

Kitchen

The oven timer needs to be ON for the oven to work.

Plates and cutlery

Pots and pans

Heating

Rubbish bin

There are no recycling facilities, please take your recyclables home with you.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Do not feed wildlife. Store your food and rubbish properly in secure containers to prevent access by wildlife.

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled and can have strong rip currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Fishing safety

Fishing from a boat, the beach, the rocks or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing and rock fishing safety tips.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Reliable mobile service is available at Repton about 4km away. There is also a public phone available at Repton which accepts both coins and phone cards.

Paddling safety

To make your paddling or kayaking adventure safer and more enjoyable, check out these paddling safety tips.

Wildlife safety

Keep yourself and our wildlife safe by understanding the risks of wildlife encounters and how to avoid them.

Prohibited

Generators

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.

Park info

in Bongil Bongil National Park in the North Coast region
Bongil Bongil National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.