Nymboida National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Nymboida National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
To reach Nymboida River campground from Grafton (4WD required):
- Travel west along the Gwydir Highway from Grafton, and turn south onto Old Glen Innes Road 8km from Grafton.
- Travel along Old Glen Innes Road a further 32km to the top of the Buccarumbi Range
- Turn north onto Doboy Road, travelling a further 24km to Nymboida National Park and Nymboida River campground.
To enter Nymboida National Park on canoe:
- Join Nymboida River at Buccarumbi, 40km southwest of Grafton on Old Glen Innes-Grafton Road.
Park entry points
- Nymboida Road access 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 Nymboida National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take on a canoeing challenge as the heat of summer wanes, but the water is still not too cold if you fancy a dip.
Spring
As the days and nights grow warmer, this is a perfect time to camp and bushwalk in Nymboida.
Summer
In summer, the water is warm enough for swimming.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
35°C
Winter temperature
Average
–1°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
–8.9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
254.8mm
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 and Country NSW regions
- Nymboida National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.
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Glen Innes office
02 6739 0700
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
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Email: npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Glen Innes 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
South Grafton (49 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 (51 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.
Glen Innes (150 km)
Set in the most prolific sapphire region of Country NSW, Glen Innes hosts the annual Minerama Fossicking and Gem Show and the annual Australian Celtic Festival, and is home to the Australian Standing Stones.