Doon Goonge campground
Chaelundi National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Doon Goonge campground.
Getting there and parking
Doon Goonge campground is in the northern part of Chaelundi National Park. You'll need access codes to pass through the locked park gates. You'll get the access codes after you book. If you have not received your code, contact 13000 72757 before setting out.
Access for camper trailers is recommended from the west via Quartz Road off Chaelundi Road.
To get there from Armidale:
- Take Armidale-Grafton Road to Dundurrabin
- Turn left onto Sheep Station Creek Road
- Turn left onto Chaelundi Road, past the Misty Creek Road turn-off, past Stop-a-Bit, past Goldfields Road, until you reach the turn-off onto Quartz Road on your right.
- Soon after crossing over Marara Creek, you will reach Doon Goonge campground.
Please note that the former eastern access to Doon Goonge campground, Shannon Creek Road, is blocked due to 2 major bridges being destroyed by bushfires.
Road quality
- Doon Goonge access roads are subject to rapidly changing and variable conditions which must be assessed by skilled, experienced drivers.
- The road is unsealed and includes creek crossings
- All-wheel drive low clearance vehicles are not recommended
- Vehicles must not drive off the formed access trail
- Check the weather before you set out as the road to Doon Goonge campground can become boggy when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Chaelundi National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Photography of forest and cycads fruiting.
Spring
Wilderness bushwalking along Chandlers Creek gorge.
Summer
Remote camping, fishing and swimming in Chandlers Creek.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
28°C and 30°C
Highest recorded
43.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
21°C and 24°C
Lowest recorded
-2.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
274.3mm
Facilities
- The campground is unmarked with room for about 7 camper trailers, campervans or tents. There is also a tent only area bounded by bollards, suitable for about 3 tents.
- There are no shower facilities and no power in the campground
- Water is not available at this campground.
- Rubbish bins are not available, so please take all rubbish with you.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Fires are permitted in the designated fire rings only.
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty. There is a ramp to access the toilet but no handrails inside.
Permitted
Chemical toilets are permitted but don't empty its contents into the compost toilets or surrounding areas.
Amplified music is permitted but please be considerate of your fellow campers.
Fishing
Fishing is permitted between 1 November and 31 July only. Fines may apply outside this period. A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters. In order to protect the diminishing numbers of endangered eastern freshwater cod, you're required to release them if caught.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
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 Chaelundi National Park in the North Coast region
Non-wilderness parts of Chaelundi National Park are always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.