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Corkwood and Scribbly Gum walking track

Yuraygir National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Corkwood and Scribbly Gum walking track.

Track grading

Grade 2

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Features of this track

Distance

2.3km loop

Time

45min - 1hr 15min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

No steps

Quality of path

Formed track: The walk is a mowed grass track with sections of soft sand. The track is 1 to 1.5m wide.

Other barriers

Pinch points: There may be points along the walk where the track narrows due to rocks, plants and tree roots.

Other barriers: There may be fallen limbs from trees at points along the track.

Getting there and parking

Corkwood and Scribbly Gum walking track is in the most northern node of Station Creek campground, in the southern precinct of Yuraygir National Park. To get there from Coffs Harbour:

  • Travel north on Pacific Highway for 46km
  • Turn right onto McPhillips Road
  • Follow the signs for approximately 12km to the park boundary entrance

From Grafton:

  • Travel south on Pacific Highway for 38km
  • Turn right onto McPhillips Road
  • Follow the signs for approximately 12km to the park boundary entrance

Road quality

To reach the start of the track you'll need to drive down a long dirt road through NSW National Parks and Forestry estates. We recommend using a high-clearance 4WD.

Parking

Parking is available in a hard-packed ground carpark at Station Creek campground.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Yuraygir National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Autumn is the perfect time of year to go beach fishing along the park's coastline.

Spring

The park's heathlands provide a spectacular display of wildflowers. Check them out on your choice of walking track, including the Wilsons Headland walk and, of course, the Yuraygir coastal walk.

Summer

Visit in summer to make the most of the park's countless beaches and waterways. Swim, surf or snorkel – cooling sea breezes provide welcome relief in hot weather.

Winter

Plan a winter trip to go whale watching. The sight of migrating whales swimming north to warmer waters is second-to-none, and there are magnificent viewing points at Red Cliffs lookout and Brooms Head.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

20°C and 26°C

Highest recorded

42.5°C

Winter temperature

Average

9°C and 20°C

Lowest recorded

2.7°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

March

Driest month

September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

300mm

Facilities

There are picnic tables and accessible toilets at Station Creek campground where this walk begins. The toilets are set at the end of a concrete path.

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Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Corkwood and Scribbly Gum walking track is 1 to 1.5m wide mowed grass, with some soft sand sections. It's mostly flat with no steps and some gentle hills.

There are some parts of the track where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:

  • The track may narrow at points due to rocks, tree roots and plants
  • There may be fallen tree limbs at points along the track

Picnic tables for resting and accessible toilets can be found at Station Creek campground, where this track begins.

Permitted

Fishing

A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

Prohibited

Gathering firewood

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.

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