Bonville Creek
Bongil Bongil National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Bonville Creek.
Getting there and parking
Bonville Creek is in the northern area of Bongil Bongil National Park, near Sawtell. To get there:
- Take the Bonville exit from the Pacific Highway onto Pine Creek Way
- Turn into Williams Road
- Continue to the end of Williams Road to the carpark at Bongil picnic area.
For fishing or launching canoes or kayaks:
- Use the pontoon at Bongil picnic area, at the end of Williams Road.
For launching larger dinghies or tinnies:
- You'll need to use the public Bonville Creek boat ramp off Lyons Road in Sawtell (outside Bongil Bongil National Park).
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Bongil picnic area inside the national park, or at Bonville boat ramp on Lyons Road, which is outside the park. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Bicycle access
Cyclists and walkers can reach Bonville Creek and Bongil picnic area via the unsealed Lyons trail from Lyons Road, Toormina.
Facilities
Toilet and picnic facilities are available nearby at Bongil picnic area, located at the end of Williams Road.
Drinking water is not available in this area so it's a good idea to bring your own.
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Powerboats and jet skis are not permitted in this area. Bonville Creek waterways have a 4 knot speed limit.
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.
Operated by
- Coffs Harbour office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6652 0900
- npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Park info
- in Bongil Bongil National Park in the North Coast region
Bongil Bongil National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.