Toonumbar National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Toonumbar National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Kyogle:
- Leave the Summerland Way and travel west via Kyogle and Murray Scrub Road (approximately 35km)
- To reach the northern end of the park, take Coxs Road, which leaves the Summerland Way about 8km west of Grevillea to join Toonumbar Forest Drive.
Park entry points
- Coxs Road access See on map
- Murray Scrub Road access See on map
- Toonumbar Forest Road access See on map
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
There is no public transport available to Toonumbar National Park.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Toonumbar National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take a spectacular scenic drive through the rainforest on Toonumbar Forest Drive Picnic at Sherwood lookout and soak up the spectacular views to Mount Lindesay and the McPherson Range .
Spring
Witness the burst of colour of new red leaf tips on giant red cedars from the soaring vantage point of the Murray Scrub lookout. Or gaze up at the glowing canopy from down below on the Murray Scrub walking track.
Summer
Camp at Iron Pot campground where you can drink from and swim in the pristine waters of Iron Pot Creek. On a hot summer day, enjoy a walk through the cool, shady rainforest at Murray Scrub walking track. .
Winter
Watch mist rise from the rainforest valleys below from Murray Scrub lookout.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 30°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
210mm
Facilities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue 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
Toonumbar National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Kyogle office
02 6632 0000
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 136 Summerland Way, Kyogle NSW 2474
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Email: npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Kyogle office
Nearby towns
Kyogle (24 km)
Kyogle is an attractive timber-milling town surrounded by rainforest. It's set on the Richmond River at the base of Fairy Mountain.
Casino (55 km)
Casino is a thriving rural centre in the heart of rich agricultural country. It's set in lush pastures on the banks of the Richmond River.
Lismore (70 km)
Lismore is a major North Coast commercial, cultural and administrative centre. It's set in undulating country on the north arm of the Richmond River.