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Illaroo campground

Yuraygir National Park

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Overview

Illaroo campground offers scenic beach camping sites for caravans, tents and trailers. Near Grafton and Wooli, it’s great for fishing, swimming, canoeing and snorkelling.

Accommodation Details
Number of campsites 70
Camping type Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Camping beside my vehicle
Facilities Picnic tables, barbecue facilities, drinking water, toilets, rubbish bin
Entry fees

Park entry fees are not included in your camping fee.

Group bookings Book up to 40 people or 9 sites online. This campground also has a bookable group site. School groups and Park Eco Pass holders can submit a group booking enquiry form.
Please note
  • Check in 2pm, check out 10am.
  • Sites are marked.
  • The northern and southern parts of the campground are separated by a small depression which becomes a creek in heavy rain.
  • You can buy firewood at the campground or at nearby shops in Minnie Water.
  • Illaroo-Sandon Beach is unpatrolled. It has no lifeguard service, dangerous rip currents, sudden drop offs and unexpected large waves. The ocean may look idyllic, but conditions can change rapidly.
  • The safest place to swim is between the red and yellow flags at a patrolled beach. The closest one is Minnie Water.

The spacious Illaroo campground is split in two parts – north and south – and offers campsites just a hop, skip and a jump from the beach.

Lovely walks including the Angophora Grove walk are nearby and the beach offers an endless array of options – from fishing to swimming to snorkelling. If you’re into canoeing try the nearby and stunning Wooli River and fishing boats can be launched from Minnie Water. In fact, it’s almost too easy to while away your days in this idyllic spot – you’ll never want to leave.

Wooli and Grafton are easily accessible if you find you need supplies while camping in this remote area.

If you’re thinking of camping with a group, be sure to visit the Illaroo group camping area.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Nearby

  • Illaroo campground, Yuraygir National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary/Seen Australia

    Illaroo group camping area

    Illaroo group camping area offers an exclusive area for group camping. Near Grafton and Wooli, it’s great for fishing, swimming, canoeing and snorkelling.

  • Angophora grove walking track, Yuraygir National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary © OEH

    Angophora grove walking track

    Angophora grove walking track, in Yuraygir National Park, is a short easy coastal hike with scenic views as well as picnic and camping opportunities.

  • Rocky Point walking track, Yuraygir National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary © OEH

    Rocky Point walking track

    Rocky Point walking track is an easy walk, with spectacular coastal views and plenty of great vantage points for whale watching, making it an ideal family day out.

 

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