Chaelundi National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Chaelundi National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Nymboida:
- Drive 5km south along Armidale-Grafton Road, then turn right onto Boundary Creek Road. Follow Boundary Creek Road for around 23km, until you reach Link Road.
From Dundurrabin:
- Take the Sheep Station Creek turn-off on Armidale-Grafton Road at Dundurrabin. Continue along Chaelundi Road, stopping at Vista Point for the views into Chaelundi wilderness and, further along, Guy Fawkes lookout for the views into Guy Fawkes River gorge. Continue along Chaelundi Road and turn right into Quartz Road.
- Drive 16.5km north along Armidale-Grafton Road to Clouds Creek. Continue for 3.5km north along Armidale-Grafton Road, then turn left onto Tallowwood Road, where you enter the park.
From South Grafton:
- Travel south along Armidale-Grafton Road to Nymboida, then follow the directions as above.
- Travel west along the Gwydir Highway, then turn left onto Old Grafton-Glen Innes Road for around 60km to the abandoned gold-mining village of Dalmorton. Turn left onto Chaelundi Road and travel south for around 6km, then turn left onto Quartz Road.
Park entry points
- Quartz Road access See on map
- Shannon Creek access See on map
Parking
- Doon Goonge campground See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Chaelundi National Park is not accessible by public transport.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Chaelundi National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Photography of forest and cycads fruiting.
Spring
Wilderness bushwalking along Chandler Creek gorge.
Summer
Remote camping, fishing and swimming in Chandler Creek.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
28°C and 30°C
Highest recorded
43.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
21°C and 24°C
Lowest recorded
-2.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
274.3mm
Facilities
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
Non-wilderness parts of Chaelundi National Park are always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Coffs Harbour office
02 6652 0900
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
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Email: npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Coffs Harbour office
Nearby towns
South Grafton (59 km)
The Clarence is one of Australia's largest waterways and offers a host of water adventures to suit all styles. Choose from high-adrenalin whitewater rafting, to canoeing and kayaking, or a river cruise.
Grafton (61 km)
Grafton is a gracious, historic city in the Clarence Valley farming district. It's situated on the broad Clarence River and surrounded by river flats.
Dorrigo (85 km)
Dorrigo is a serene country town and the gateway to Dorrigo National Park. Its close to the edge of the escarpment above the Bellingen Valley.