Woody Head campground
Bundjalung National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Woody Head campground.
Getting there and parking
Woody Head campground is in the Iluka precinct of Bundjalung National Park. To get there:
- From the north, take Iluka Road turnoff, 72km south of Ballina on Pacific Highway.
- From the south, take Iluka Road turn off, 56km north of Grafton.
- Drive along Illuka Road, through Woombah, over the Esk River Bridge for 13km, then follow the signs to Bundjalung National Park and Woody Head campground
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Woody Head campground, including 1 accessible parking space near the kiosk.
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
- All campsites are unpowered.
- Campsites are marked and suitable for caravans, camper trailers, campervans and tents.
- There is a Dump-Ezy for chemical toilet waste
- Please bring all supplies with you or you can buy additional items in Iluka.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
We encourage you to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season. You can buy firewood at Woody Head campground kiosk.
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Wood barbecues
Boat ramp
Cafe/kiosk
Carpark
Drinking water
- Town water is available.
Public phone
- There is a Telstra pay phone near Woody Head office.
Showers
$1 coin for 4 minutes of hot water.
- Hot showers
- Cold showers
Step-free access
The campground is flat and step-free with a mixture of concrete and gravel pathways. There's also a woodchip path that leads to the beach.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Woody Head campground is flat and step-free with the following accessible facilities:
- 1 accessible parking space near the kiosk
- Accessible toilet and shower
- Concrete and gravel pathways
There's a power point at the kiosk if you need to charge your mobility scooter or power wheelchair.
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Permitted only in wood barbecues provided or BYO small off-the-ground braziers (solid base able to catch all ash and coals, 300mm off-ground, under 300mm maximum diameter). Gas or fuel stoves are recommended.
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
- Please be considerate of others and keep noise to a reasonable level at all times. Minimum noise levels apply from 10pm to 7am.
- Amplified music is not permitted.
Gathering firewood
You can buy firewood at Woody Head campground kiosk.
Generators
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