Bundjalung National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Bundjalung National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Park entry points
- Bluff access See on map
- Bundjalung Road access See on map
- Iluka Road access See on map
- The Gap Road access See on map
Parking Show more
- Back Beach picnic area See on map
- Forest House See on map
- Iluka Bluff lookout See on map
- Mibanbah – Black Rocks campground See on map
- Shark Bay picnic area See on map
- Swamp House and Bunkhouse See on map
- Woody Head campground See on map
- Woody Head group campground 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 country transport website
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Bundjalung National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Head to Iluka Bluff for a spectacular coastal view of the park, beaches and the mouth of the river – keep your eyes peeled for whales on their return migration.
Winter
Escape to the wintersun for a family camping holiday, it should still be warm enough for a swim so remember to bring your cozzie.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
42.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
12°C and 21°C
Lowest recorded
2.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
Between January and March
Driest month
Between August and October
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets Show more
- Back Beach picnic area
- Forest House
- Iluka Bluff lookout
- Mibanbah – Black Rocks campground
- Shark Bay picnic area
- Swamp House and Bunkhouse
- Woody Head campground
- Woody Head group campground
Picnic tables Show more
- Back Beach picnic area
- Forest House
- Iluka Bluff lookout
- Mibanbah – Black Rocks campground
- Shark Bay picnic area
- Swamp House and Bunkhouse
- Woody Head campground
- Woody Head group campground
Barbecue facilities
Boat ramp
Cafe/kiosk
Drinking water
- Forest House
- Swamp House and Bunkhouse
- Woody Head campground
- Woody Head cottages and cabins
- Woody Head group campground
Public phone
Showers
- Forest House
- Swamp House and Bunkhouse
- Woody Head campground
- Woody Head cottages and cabins
- Woody Head group campground
Electric power
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
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All Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (including Kosciuszko NP)
$190 (1 year) / $335 (2 years)
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Multi Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$65 (1 year) / $115 (2 years)
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Country Parks Pass -
For all parks in Country NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$45 (1 year) / $75 (2 years)
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Single Country Park Pass -
For entry to a single park in country NSW (except Kosciuszko).
$22 (1 year) / $40 (2 years)
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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
Bundjalung National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass -
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Alstonville office
02 6627 0200
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm - Russelton Industrial Estate, 7 Northcott Crescent, Alstonville NSW 2477
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Email: npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Alstonville office
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Grafton office
02 6641 1500
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - Level 4, 49 Victoria Street, Grafton NSW 2460
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Email: npws.clarence@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Grafton office
Nearby towns
Evans Head (1 km)
Evans Head is a peaceful, coastal fishing village located on the banks of the Evans River.
Iluka (2 km)
Iluka is a peaceful and scenic town with superb fishing and beaches. A coastal village, it's set on the north side of the Clarence River mouth.
Yamba (28 km)
Yamba is a bustling holiday resort with a large fishing fleet. It's built around a headland at the mouth of the Clarence River.