Limeburners Creek National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Limeburners Creek National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Kempsey or Crescent Head:
- Drive towards Crescent Head from Kempsey
- As you enter Crescent Head village, turn right into Point Plomer Road, also known as Bakers Road.
- Continue 14km on sometimes rough gravel road to the park
- Point Plomer is a further 3km
From Port Macquarie:
- Suitable for 4WD only
- Take the Settlement Point Ferry to North Shore
- From Riverside Drive, turn right onto Shoreline Drive.
- Continue onto North Shore Drive
- Turn left onto Plomer Road and follow to the park
Park entry points
- Plomer Road access See on map
- Point Plomer Road North See on map
Parking
- Melaleuca campground See on map
- Point Plomer campground See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Limeburners Creek National Park is not accessible by public transport. The nearest transport hubs are Kempsey or Port Macquarie. 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 Limeburners Creek National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Watch the heathland wildflowers burst with colour and enjoy long walks on the beach as you look out for whales in the distance.
Summer
Take the kids to Point Plomer for a family holiday by the beach, swimming by day and discovering the star-filled skies by night.
Winter
Take advantage of the better surf conditions in winter and a chance to spot whales on their migration north.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
42.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
7°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
0°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
1387.6mm
Facilities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Boat ramp
Showers
Electric power
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
$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
Limeburners Creek National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger
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$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass -
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Kempsey office
02 6561 6700
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. - 247 Old Station Rd, Verges Creek NSW 2440
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Email: npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Kempsey office
Nearby towns
Crescent Head (12 km)
Crescent Head on the NSW North Coast is surrounded by some of the stunning natural environments in the State. As well as long stretches of coastline with fabulous beaches, there is a string on coastal national parks to explore. Go surfing, fishing, boating and bushwalking, enjoy bird watching or whale watching, spot dolphins, turtles and even koalas in the wild.
Port Macquarie (12 km)
Vibrant Port Macquarie is surrounded by beautiful waterways - the Hastings River, canals, creeks, bays and the Pacific Ocean. The city also has a five-star collection of golden-sand beaches stretching from Port Macquarie Beach to Town Beach and north along the 16-km swathe of North Beach.
Kempsey (32 km)
Kempsey is a historic river town close to national parks and majestic beaches. Kempsey is a convenient place for an overnight stop for anyone driving between Sydney and the North Coast.