Rummery Park campground is in the eastern precinct of Whian Whian State Conservation Area. To get there:

From the eastern park entrance (via Rosebank):

• Take Minyon Drive, past Minyon Falls picnic area, over the causeway.
• Continue along Minyon Drive until you reach the Peates Mountain Road intersection
• Turn right into Peates Mountain Road and the campground is approximately 100m to the north.

From the southern park entrance on Nightcap Range Road (via Dunoon):

• Continue north up Nightcap Range Road to the top of the range
• Turn left into Peates Mountain Road and the campground is approximately 100m north.
• Please note that the Peates Mountain Road link to Gibbergunyah Range Road is now closed and is gated at Rummery Park.

Both entrances have directional signposting to the campground.

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to this campground can become boggy when it rains.

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Parking

• Parking for 1 verhicle per booking is available in the Rummery Park campground carpark
• Goanna group campsite has parking for 4 vehicles in its carpark

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Whian Whian State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

The cooler months are great for enjoying some of the longer bushwalks available in both Whian Whian and the adjoining Nightcap National Park - Autumn/winter .

Spring

Bushwalking when many plant species are in bloom, such as bottlebrush, wattle and tea tree species along the creeks. Swimming in the Boggy Creek along the Boggy Creek walk The Freedom Marathon is an annual event held in spring .

Summer

When the weather heats up, swimming in Boggy Creek is a popular way to cool off.

• Sites are marked and suitable for motorhomes, caravans, camper trailers and campervans.
• Sites are not powered
• Rubbish bins are not available, please take your rubbish with you when leaving
• There are no shower facilities
• Water is not available at this campground.

Toilets

• Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Each campsite has a picnic table. There’s also a shared covered cooking galley with tables, benches and wood fire barbecues.

Barbecue facilities

Each campsite has a fire ring. There are also shared gas barbecues and fire pits throughout the campground.

• Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
• Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
• Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

• Rummery Park campground factsheet
• Rummery Park campground map (2MB pdf)

Disability access level - medium

Assistance may be required to access this area. There is bridge access across Boggy Creek in the central area of the campground. Wheelchair accessible toilets and disabled car spaces are available.

• Historic Nightcap walking track Historic Nightcap walking track leads through World Heritage-listed rainforest, offering scenic views across Nightcap National Park and Whian Whian State Conservation Area, near Byron Bay.

• Boggy Creek walk Boggy Creek walk in Whian Whian State Conservation Area takes you through blackbutt forest and along the beautiful Boggy Creek to Minyon Falls. You can swim in the inviting pools along the creek.
• Historic Nightcap walking track Historic Nightcap walking track leads through World Heritage-listed rainforest, offering scenic views across Nightcap National Park and Whian Whian State Conservation Area, near Byron Bay.

• Whian Whian mountain biking trails Suitable for bushwalkers, cyclists and horseriders, Whian Whian mountain biking trails near Byron Bay offer stunning views of waterfalls and rainforest.

• Whian Whian mountain biking trails Suitable for bushwalkers, cyclists and horseriders, Whian Whian mountain biking trails near Byron Bay offer stunning views of waterfalls and rainforest.

Animals

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  Albert's lyrebird (Menura alberti)

  The Albert’s lyrebird is much rarer than the superb lyrebird. Distinguished by its richer brown plumage and less elaborate tail feathers, it’s protected as a threatened species in NSW.

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  Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)

  One of the most renowned Australian animals, the tree-dwelling marsupial koala can be found in gum tree forests and woodlands across eastern NSW, Victoria and Queensland, as well as in isolated regions in South Australia. With a vice-like grip, this perhaps most iconic but endangered Australian animal lives in tall eucalypts within a home range of several hectares.

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  Common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)

  One of the most widespread of Australian tree-dwelling marsupials, the common brushtail possum is found across most of NSW in woodlands, rainforests and urban areas. With strong claws, a prehensile tail and opposable digits, these native Australian animals are well-adapted for life amongst the trees.

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  Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

  Of the 2 species of kookaburra found in Australia, the laughing kookaburra is the best-known and the largest of the native kingfishers. With its distinctive riotous call, the laughing kookaburra is commonly heard in open woodlands and forests throughout NSW national parks, making these ideal spots for bird watching.