Moonpar Forest drive
North Coast
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Moonpar Forest drive.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Moonpar Forest drive is located in Nymboi–Binderay and Cascade national parks. To get there:
- From Dorrigo, travel north along Tyringham Road
- Turn right onto Moonpar Road
- Turn left onto Mills Road
- Shortly after crossing Nymboida River, turn right onto Cedar Road
- Turn right onto Moses Rock Road and follow to Cascade
- From here, follow the signs back to Dorrigo.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available along the way at Norman Jolly picnic area, Platypus Flat and at the start of Red Cedar and Tramline walks.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Nymboi-Binderay National Park. One of the highlights of a visit to the park is a whitewater rafting trip down the Nymboida River. Spring is a great time to head out on a guided tour.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 29°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 20°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
388mm
Facilities
- Toilet and picnic facilities are located at Platypus Flat campground and Norman Jolly picnic area.
- Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
- You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Assistance may be required to access this area.
- Norman Jolly picnic area is wheelchair-accessible. The area also has an accessible toilet and carpark.
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
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.
If you're travelling through a national park or reserve on a public road you can have pets inside your vehicle. However, you must keep them inside your vehicle while driving through national parks or reserves. You must also comply with any conditions in the park’s plan of management, and you cannot stop to visit the park or use park facilities (unless for safety reasons, or to use publicly accessible toilets).
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 Nymboi-Binderay National Park in the North Coast region
Nymboi-Binderay National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
- in Cascade National Park in the North Coast region
Cascade National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
- in Junuy Juluum National Park in the North Coast region