Mibanbah – Black Rocks campground
Bundjalung National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mibanbah – Black Rocks campground.
Getting there and parking
Mibanbah – Black Rocks campground is in the Black Rocks precinct of Bundjalung National Park. To get there:
- Access to the campground is via the Tuckombil Road exit from the Pacific Highway near the town of Woodburn.
- Take the Tuckombil Road turnoff. Follow Tuckombil Road for 2.2km south to The Gap Road.
- Turn left onto The Gap Road.
- The campground is 20km south along The Gap Road.
Please drive slowly along The Gap Road because it's unsealed. Follow the speed limit around the campground for the safety of other campers. Take care on speed bumps, especially if you have a vehicle with low clearance.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available on your campsite for tent or vehicle-based campsites.
- Tent only sites (except for the 2 remote sites): Parking is available in the gravel carpark about 30 to 50m from campsites.
- Group sites: Parking is available next to your group campsite.
- Jerusalem Creek sites: This is a remote camping area, campers must park their vehicles in the main gravel Black Rocks campground (4km walk).
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Bundjalung National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Head to Iluka Bluff for a spectacular coastal view of the park, beaches and the mouth of the river – keep your eyes peeled for whales on their return migration.
Winter
Escape to the wintersun for a family camping holiday, it should still be warm enough for a swim so remember to bring your cozzie.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
42.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
12°C and 21°C
Lowest recorded
2.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
Between January and March
Driest month
Between August and October
Facilities
- Campsites are marked and suitable for motorhomes, caravans, camper trailers, campervans and tents. Sites are unpowered.
- There are 3 exclusive group camp areas: Black Rocks, Booroora and Yabra.
- There are 2 remote tent-only campsites in Jerusalem Creek, located 4km from the main campground. The sites are accessible by taking the Jerusalem Creek walk, or by paddling downstream along Jerusalem Creek (non-powered craft or silent electric motors only).
- Canoe launching pontoon
- Dump Ezy for caravans
- Clothes line
- Power, showers, water and rubbish bins are not available.
- There are no barbecue facilities. There are only fire rings on each individual campsite. You need to bring your own firewood.
Toilets
There are four dual-stall accessible non-flush toilet blocks at the campground. They're located in the north, mid and south sections of the campground.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Carpark
Step-free access
The campground is flat and step-free.
There's a hard-packed gravel pathway that leads to the Jerusalem Creek area. To get to other parts of the campground, you'll need to cross over flat grass.
There are 2 pathways to access the beach, but both are soft-sand with steep descents.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Mibanbah – Black Rocks campground is flat and step-free, with the following accessible facilities:
- There's a hard-packed gravel pathway from the main campground to the Jerusalem Creek area
- There are accessible toilets in the north, mid and south sections of the campground. You can reach the toilets either along a hard-packed gravel pathway or elevated timber walkways.
There are some parts of the campground where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:
- Aside from the pathway to the Jerusalem Creek area, there are no other paths. You'll need to cross over flat grass and hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
- The paths to the beach are soft-sand and have steep descents.
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Spear fishing is not permitted and spearguns may not be brought into the campground
Prohibited
- Amplified music is not permitted.
- Glass is prohibited in watercrafts or campsites at the Jerusalem Creek sites.
Gathering firewood
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 Bundjalung National Park in the North Coast region
Bundjalung 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