Plateau Beech campground
Werrikimbe National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Plateau Beech campground.
Getting there and parking
Plateau Beech campground is in the eastern precinct of the park, and is best accessed via Wauchope or Port Macquarie. On entering Werrikimbe National Park:
- Continue driving on Hastings Forest Way for 8km to the junction with Cockerawombeeba Road (Cocky Road).
- Turn into Cockerawombeeba Road and continue for about 11km to the turnoff to Plateau Beech.
- Follow for approximately 2.8km to Plateau Beech campground.
Please be aware that access to Werrikimbe National Park is on roads managed by different land holders. Road conditions in these locations may not be suitable for 2WD vehicles.
Road quality
Roads in this location are remote with limited mobile coverage and subject to rapidly changing weather conditions.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles (no long vehicle access)
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking is available at Plateau Beech campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Werrikimbe National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Bathe in warm days and huddle around the campfire on cool nights at one of the remote campgrounds.
Spring
See the bushland burst with colour as the spring wildflowers attract a range of birds.
Summer
Escape the crowds and the coastal heat and enjoy walking in cool temperate rainforest.
Winter
Experience crystal clear days and crisp early morning frosts. Listen out for the night-time territorial calls of large forest owls from your tent.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
42.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
-5.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
706.8mm
Facilities
- Water is not available at this campground.
- Firewood is not provided and should not be collected from the park.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty.
Prohibited
Generators
Generators are not permitted in this campground.
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 Werrikimbe National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Werrikimbe National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.