Illaroo group camping area

Illaroo group camping area is in the Minnie Water precinct of Yuraygir National Park. To get there from Grafton:

• Drive about 12km southeast on the Pacific Highway
• Turn left at Eight Mile Lane
• Follow Eight Mile Lane as it becomes Wooli Road (keep right) for another 28km
• Turn left at Minnie Water Road and continue for about 7km
• Turn left at Sandon Road, just before Minnie Water Village.

You need a gate code to access the exclusive Illaroo group camping area. You’ll get the code after you book.

Road quality

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

• Camper trailers, campervans and caravans can park in the group area but driving of vehicles is not permitted within the group area except for when you're loading/unloading camping gear, or parking your caravan/camper trailer/campervan for the duration of your stay.
• Designated parking is available for 7 vehicles and 1 minibus at the entrance to the group area, if you'd like to drive your vehicles throughout your stay.
• A gate code is required for vehicles to access the exclusive group camping area. You'll get the code after you book. 
• 4WD vehicles can access the beach via the general campground however there is no beach access south of the Sandon Beach access.

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.

• Illaroo group camping area has unmarked sites and is suitable for tents, camper trailers, campervans and caravans.
• The group area has its own pedestrian access to the beach.
• There are no showers or power available.
• Basic supplies and firewood can be purchased from nearby shops in Minnie Water.

Toilets

• Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

There is a shelter with picnic tables and gas barbecue.

Barbecue facilities

Firewood is not supplied at this campground.

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

Drinking water

Drinking water is available within the north and south campgrounds.

Step-free access

• The group section of Illaroo campground is flat and mostly step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass and hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
• There's a low step to get into the camp kitchen.
• The access track to the beach is not step-free - it's hard-packed ground with 36 steps.

Seats and resting points

There are 2 bench seats with backrests along the access track to the beach, with 2 steps to reach them.

• Illaroo group camping area factsheet
• Illaroo group camping area map (4.5MB pdf)

Disability access level - medium

Illaroo group camground is flat and mostly step-free. There are some parts of the campground where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:

• There are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass and hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
• The toilets are not accessible or ambulant. The nearest accessible toilets are at Illaroo North campground.
• There's a low step to get into the camp kitchen
• There are 36 steps along the access track to the beach