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Woody Head group campground

Bundjalung National Park

Visitor Info

All the practical information you need to know about Woody Head group campground.

Getting there and parking

Woody Head group 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 group campground, including accessible parking spots.

Facilities

Toilets

Flush toilets

Picnic tables

The group campsite has its own picnic shelter with 3 picnic tables.

Barbecue facilities

There’s 1 wood barbecue at the group campsite. You can buy firewood at the woody Head campground kiosk. We encourage you to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.

Wood barbecues

Boat ramp

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

Pathways are wide and relatively flat.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled and can have strong rip currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Fishing safety

Fishing from a boat, the beach, the rocks or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing and rock fishing safety tips.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

Permitted

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Fishing

A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

Prohibited

Gathering firewood

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.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass