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Back Beach picnic area

Bundjalung National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about the Back Beach picnic area.

Getting there and parking

Back Beach picnic area is in the Iluka area of Bundjalung National Park. To get there:

From Pacific Highway take the Iluka Road turnoff, and follow for 14km
Turn left on Back Beach Road, around 200m past Woody Head Road
Continue 400m to Back Beach picnic area carpark

Road quality

Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

All weather

Parking

Parking is available next to Back Beach picnic area in hard-packed ground and gravel carparks.

By bike

Back Beach picnic area is accessible by bike from Woody Head campground and Iluka.

Facilities

Toilets

There's an ambulant toilet at the picnic area.

Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Carpark

Step-free access

The picnic area is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the facilities.

There's a soft sand track to the beach

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.

Back Beach is not patrolled, so please take care in and around the water.

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 - medium

Back Beach picnic area is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. People with reduced mobility may need assistance to cross over the flat grass and soft sand surfaces to reach the facilities.

The toilet at the picnic area is ambulant and has a handrail, but it doesn't have space for a wheelchair.

Permitted

Cycling

Cycling is permitted on public roads at and around the picnic area.

Fishing

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

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Bring a gas or liquid fuel stove if you intend to cook, as wood and other solid fuel fires are not permitted at Back Beach picnic area.

Camping

Camping is not permitted at the picnic area or on Back Beach. You can camp or book accommodation at Woody Head, 2mins drive to the west of the picnic area.

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.

Operated by

Grafton office
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
02 6641 1500
npws.clarence@environment.nsw.gov.au
Level 4, 49 Victoria Street, Grafton NSW 2460

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