Bongil Beach
Bongil Bongil National Park
Overview
Bongil Beach is a remote, walk-in beach, ideal for beach fishing and walking. It also offers scenic coastal views and bird watching in Bongil Bongil National Park, near Coffs Harbour.
- Where
- Bongil Bongil National Park in North Coast
- What to
bring - Drinking water, sunscreen, hat
Located between Bundagen Headland to the south and Bonville Creek, Sawtell to the north, Bongil Beach is ideal for nature-lovers who love uncrowded nature experiences. It's also a popular spot for beach fishing and birdwatching.
You’ll have to walk-in to reach Bongil Beach, but you'll be rewarded with 7km of golden sand and unspoilt coastline. It's a 1km walk through coastal forest along Palm Crossing trail from the eastern end of School Road. Or, you can follow the 1.5km Bongil Beach trail from the eastern end of Overhead Bridge Road.
Keep your eye on the waves, as you might see dolphins. On the shore, along the dunes, the bright pink flowers of the succulent pigface are sure to catch your attention. Look out for shorebirds including little terns, red-capped plover and pied oystercatchers scurrying across the sand.
This beach is unpatrolled and has rips and deep currents.
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Coffs Harbour office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6652 0900
- npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Park info
- in Bongil Bongil National Park in the North Coast region
Bongil Bongil National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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- Aboriginal culture (1)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (12)
- Canoeing/paddling (4)
- Cycling (4)
- Educational activities (1)
- Fishing (5)
- Historic heritage (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (4)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (1)
- Sightseeing (10)
- Surfing (2)
- Swimming (3)
- Walking (13)
- Waterfalls (4)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (1)