Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Macksville:
- Drive 4km south along Pacific Highway
- Take the turn-off to Scotts Head
- At Scotts Head, follow the directions to the boat ramp at Weir Reserve.
- Continue along South Pacific Drive and South Beach access trail
Park entry points
- South Pacific Drive See on map
Parking
- Warrell Creek See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park is not accessible by public transport.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Go beach walking along ‘Gaagal Wanggaan,' the original Gumbaynggirr name for Forster or South Beach.
Summer
Explore the cool retreat of Warrell Creek by kayaking or canoeing, then settle down for a barbecue at Warrell Creek picnic area.
Winter
Wander through the coastal forest on dune sand, enjoying the birdlife and wildflower display.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19°C and 26.7°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
8.3°C and 19.3°C
Lowest recorded
-3.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
404.6mm
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
Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park is 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
Macksville (18 km)
Macksville is a relaxed fishing and oyster-farming town centre of a rich rural district. It's on low-lying land around the Nambucca River.
South West Rocks (50 km)
South West Rocks is a sleepy coastal retreat at its barefoot best. It's an oceanfront holiday town on north-facing Trial Bay.
Bellingen (64 km)
Bellingen is a laid-back, tree-lined town with a New Age vibe. It's set in a luxuriant valley beside the Bellinger River.