Weeun Weeun campground
Nightcap National Park
Overview
Immerse yourself in nature at this remote walk-in campground. It's a 2 hour walk through gorgeous forest from Rummery Park campground in Nightcap National Park, less than an hour from Byron Bay.
| Number of campsites | 11 |
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| Camping type | Tent, Remote/backpack camping |
| What to bring | Drinking water, water treatment equipment, fuel stove, food supplies, first aid kit, personal locator beacon, topographic map, gps, torch, sunscreen, insect repellent |
| Group bookings | Book up to 4 people or 2 sites online. For larger groups, make a group booking enquiry. |
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Pitch your tent at the secluded Weeun Ween campground and experience part of the 4-day Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk before it opens in 2025. Weeun Weeun (wee-ahn wee-ahn) means ‘home of the cleverman’ in the language of the local Widjabul Wia-bal People.
Starting from Rummery Park campground, follow Byan Yangala loop walk through eucalypt forest for about 4km. From here, a short side track of 1.5km leads you to Weeun Weeun campground which is set among tall blackbutt and turpentine trees. Enjoy the magnificent views over Wanganui Gorge while you inhale the eucalyptus-scented air.
At night, go spotlighting to find vulnerable animals like the yellow-bellied glider and marbled frogmouth. Set your torch to a red light to avoid damaging their eyes. In the morning, wake to the sounds of birdlife around you—the rich forests of Nightcap are a favourite of bird watchers. You may wish to do some bird watching before you return the 3.5km to the carpark by following the track south from the campground to rejoin Byan Yangala loop walk.
Want to experience a 2-night walk? You can extend your adventure by booking an overnight stay at Yelgun Kyoomgun campground. Walk back to Rummery Park and then walk another 7.3km along Historic Nightcap walking track to get to Yelgun Kyoomgun campground. For the best experience, we recommend you book your first night at Yelgun Kyoomgun campground and your second night at Weeun Weeun campground.
Nearby
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Yelgun Kyoomgun campground
Camp beneath towering eucalypt forest at Yelgun Kyoomgun campground in Nightcap National Park. This remote, walk-in camping spot is a 3 to 4 hour walk from Rummery Park.
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Byan Yangala loop walk
Travel back in time as you walk through ancient Gondwana rainforest on the Byan Yangala loop walk. Immerse yourself in nature less than 1 hour from Byron Bay.
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Rummery Park campground
Base yourself at Rummery Park campground to enjoy the many walking, biking and horse riding trails in Whian Whian State Conservation area and Nightcap National Park.
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Historic Nightcap walking track
Historic Nightcap walking track leads through World Heritage-listed rainforest, offering scenic views across Nightcap National Park and Whian Whian State Conservation Area, near Byron Bay.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/weeun-weeun-campground/local-alerts
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Alstonville office
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
- 02 6627 0200
- npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Russelton Industrial Estate, 7 Northcott Crescent, Alstonville NSW 2477
Park info
- in Nightcap National Park in the North Coast region
Nightcap National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or management operations.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Weeun Weeun campground.
Getting there and parking
This remote, walk-in campground is located in Nightcap National Park. You can’t access it with a vehicle. It’s a 2 hour from Rummery Park campground along Byan Yangala loop walk.
From the eastern park entrance (via Rosebank):
- Take Minyon Drive, past Minyon Falls picnic area, over the causeway.
- Continue along Minyon Drive until you reach the Peates Mountain Road intersection.
- Turn right into Peates Mountain Road. Rummery Park campground is around 100m to the north.
- From Rummery Park, walk along Byan Yangala loop walk for about 4km. From here, a short side track of 1.5km leads you to Weeun Weeun campground.
From the southern park entrance on Nightcap Range Road (via Dunoon):
- Continue north up Nightcap Range Road to the top of the range.
- Turn left into Peates Mountain Road. Rummery Park campground is around 100m north.
- From Rummery Park, walk along Byan Yangala loop walk for about 4km. From here, a short side track of 1.5km leads you to Weeun Weeun campground.
Vehicle access
- No vehicle access
Parking
Yelgun Kyoomgun campground is walk-in only. We strongly recommend you organise a carpool or drop off instead of parking your car overnight at Rummery Park campground.
Facilities
Rainwater tanks
This campground has rainwater tanks. You'll need to treat the water before drinking it.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Cycling
Gathering firewood
Generators
Horses
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.
Learn more
Weeun Weeun campground is in Nightcap National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Aboriginal heritage
Nightcap National Park is the traditional land of the Bundjalung People, in particular the Widjabul People who have inhabited the area for thousands of years. The park contains many ancient sites of cultural significance, including ceremonial and sacred sites that are still used by local Aboriginal people today. The creeks, plants, animals and landscape of the park feature in the stories, teachings and practices of Aboriginal people that continue to be passed on today.
Ancient rainforest
Nightcap National Park's rainforests are part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, the largest area of subtropical rainforest in the world. They are a living link to the environment of ancient Australia and give us insight into the environment of the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana.
This lush and diverse conservation area protects a number of vulnerable and threatened species such as the rufous scrub bird, red goshawk, sooty and masked owls and regent bowerbirds. It is also home to the recently discovered nightcap oak, which can grow up to 40m high.
Ground-breaking protests at Terania Creek in the late 1970's paved the way for the park's creation and international recognition as a Gondwana Rainforest World Heritage site in 1986.
- Minyon Falls guided rainforest tour Journey through ancient rainforest to Minyon Falls on a 5-hour tour with Wild Byron. You’ll see the stunning creeks, waterfalls and wildlife of Nightcap National Park.
- Protesters Falls walking track Protesters Falls walking track leads through superb World Heritage rainforest before arriving at spectacular waterfalls in Nightcap National Park, near Lismore.
- Terania Creek picnic area Terania Creek picnic area is a great place for a family picnic or barbecue. Close to the carpark, walking tracks and waterfalls, its home to birds and goannas.
Frogs galore
The rainforest creeks in Nightcap National Park are home to a number of threatened frogs, including Fleay's barred frog and the pouched frog. You might see Fleay's barred frogs hiding under leaf litter near streams or foraging for food on the rainforest floor, but you're more likely to hear their chorus, a distinctive 'arrrrrrk'. This rare frog feeds mainly on insects and invertebrates, so crickets, moths and beetles make a good meal. Keep your eyes open for this pale brown frog around Terania creek at the base of Protesters Falls.
- Byron glow worms and hinterland forest experience Discover Byron Bay’s spiritual side and see glow worms and enchanting forest sights on this guided outing with Rise Up – Byron Conscious Tours. You'll delight your senses and relax your mind as you explore the wilderness in and around Nightcap National Park.
- Goorgana walking track Goorgana walking track is ideal for experienced bushwalkers keen to tackle the challenging iconic peaks in Nightcap National Park.
- Minyon Falls guided rainforest tour Journey through ancient rainforest to Minyon Falls on a 5-hour tour with Wild Byron. You’ll see the stunning creeks, waterfalls and wildlife of Nightcap National Park.
- Night vision rainforest walks in Byron Bay Discover elusive native animals at night as you strap on a pair of special goggles and venture out for a thrilling rainforest tour beneath the stars with the friendly guides of Vision Walks Eco Tours.
- Terania Creek picnic area Terania Creek picnic area is a great place for a family picnic or barbecue. Close to the carpark, walking tracks and waterfalls, its home to birds and goannas.
History buffs
Nightcap National Park contains a number of sites of historical interest, including a flying fox on the Googarna track. The flying fox was used to lower logs 500m down to the Kunghur mill during the 1940s and 1950s. The historic Nightcap track provided the first bridle track and telegraph line between the Richmond and Tweed valleys in the 1870s, and today you can explore this track on foot, camping overnight in the bush.
Plants and animals protected in this park
Animals
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Albert's lyrebird (Menura alberti)
The Albert’s lyrebird is much rarer than the superb lyrebird. Distinguished by its richer brown plumage and less elaborate tail feathers, it’s protected as a threatened species in NSW.
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Satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus)
With vibrant blue-violet eyes and curious antics, the satin bowerbird is a favourite for bird watching and easy to spot as it forages for food in open forest. Relatively common across eastern Australia, in NSW they’re found in coastal rainforests and adjacent woodlands and mountain ranges.
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Australian brush turkey (Alectura lathami)
The Australian brush turkey, also known as bush or scrub turkey, can be found in rainforests along eastern NSW. With a striking red head, blue-black plumage and booming call, these distinctive Australian birds are easy to spot while bird watching in several NSW national parks.
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Lace monitor (Varanus varius)
One of Australia’s largest lizards, the carnivorous tree-dwelling lace monitor, or tree goanna, can grow to 2m in length and is found in forests and coastal tablelands across eastern Australia. These Australian animals are typically dark blue in colour with whitish spots or blotches.
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Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus)
The grey-headed flying fox is Australia's largest native bat, with a wingspan up to 1m. This threatened species travels up and down south-eastern Australia and plays a vital role in pollinating plants and spreading seeds in our native forests.
Plants
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Coachwood (Ceratopetalum apetalum)
Coachwood trees are Australian native plants that grow in warm temperate rainforests along coastal NSW. Also known as scented satinwood, the mottled grey bark of the coachwood has horizontal markings and a delicate fragrance.
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Blueberry ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus)
The blueberry ash is a rainforest shrub which produces blue olive-shaped berries and spectacular bell-shaped flowers, which often appear on the plant together. It is a tall slender shrub or small tree found in rainforest, tall eucalypt forest and coastal bushland in eastern NSW, south-east Queensland and Victoria.