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Arakwal National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Arakwal National Park.

Getting there and parking

Get driving directions

Get directions

    From Byron Bay:

    • Drive 3.2km from the town centre along Lawson Street and Lighthouse Road
    • Turn right into Tallow Beach Road and drive to the end where the Cosy Corner carpark is located

    Park entry points

    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 Arakwal National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

    Spring

    Watch from the beach as humpback whales pass by on their way home from the Great Barrier Reef to Antarctica, many with calves.

    Summer

    Take a dip at Tallow Beach to cool off from the summer heat.

    Winter

    Now, the humpback whales are heading north, migrating to the Great Barrier Reef for the cooler months. Don't forget the binoculars.

    Weather, temperature and rainfall

    Summer temperature

    Average

    20.3°C and 27.2°C

    Highest recorded

    35.1°C

    Winter temperature

    Average

    12°C and 19.8°C

    Lowest recorded

    3.3°C

    Rainfall

    Wettest month

    March

    Driest month

    September

    The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

    350.4mm

    Maps and downloads

    Safety messages

    However you discover NSW national parks and reserves, we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our park and reserve systems contrast greatly so you need to be aware of the risks and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

    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).

    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.

    Arakwal National Park

    Contact

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    Nearby towns

    Byron Bay (2 km)

    Byron Bay is Australia's easternmost town and 'style capital' of the North Coast. It's a place of outstanding natural beauty, set against lush volcanic hills.

    www.visitnsw.com

    Mullumbimby (21 km)

    Mullumbimby sits on the Brunswick River and is overshadowed by subtropical hills.

    www.visitnsw.com

    Ballina (30 km)

    Ballina is a bustling holiday town and service centre and home of the Big Prawn. It's situated at the mouth of the Richmond River, close to superb beaches.

    www.visitnsw.com