Arakwal National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Arakwal National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Byron Bay:
- Drive 3.2km from the town centre along Lawson Street and Lighthouse Road
- Turn right into Tallow Beach Road and drive to the end where the Cosy Corner carpark is located
Park entry points
- Arakwal National Park See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
For information about public transport options, visit the NSW country transport info website.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Arakwal National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Watch from the beach as humpback whales pass by on their way home from the Great Barrier Reef to Antarctica, many with calves.
Summer
Take a dip at Tallow Beach to cool off from the summer heat.
Winter
Now, the humpback whales are heading north, migrating to the Great Barrier Reef for the cooler months. Don't forget the binoculars.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20.3°C and 27.2°C
Highest recorded
35.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
12°C and 19.8°C
Lowest recorded
3.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
350.4mm
Maps and downloads
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.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- in the North Coast region
Arakwal National Park is always open but may be closed at times due to storm weather or fire danger.
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Byron Bay office
02 6639 8300
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 22 Tallow Beach Road, Byron Bay 2481
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Email: npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Byron Bay office
Nearby towns
Byron Bay (2 km)
Byron Bay is Australia's easternmost town and 'style capital' of the North Coast. It's a place of outstanding natural beauty, set against lush volcanic hills.
Mullumbimby (21 km)
Mullumbimby sits on the Brunswick River and is overshadowed by subtropical hills.
Ballina (30 km)
Ballina is a bustling holiday town and service centre and home of the Big Prawn. It's situated at the mouth of the Richmond River, close to superb beaches.