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Nymboida National Park

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Visitor info

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

Getting there and parking

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    To reach Nymboida River campground from Grafton (4WD required):

    • Travel west along the Gwydir Highway from Grafton, and turn south onto Old Glen Innes Road 8km from Grafton.
    • Travel along Old Glen Innes Road a further 32km to the top of the Buccarumbi Range
    • Turn north onto Doboy Road, travelling a further 24km to Nymboida National Park and Nymboida River campground.

    To enter Nymboida National Park on canoe:

    • Join Nymboida River at Buccarumbi, 40km southwest of Grafton on Old Glen Innes-Grafton Road.

    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 Nymboida National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

    Autumn

    Take on a canoeing challenge as the heat of summer wanes, but the water is still not too cold if you fancy a dip.

    Spring

    As the days and nights grow warmer, this is a perfect time to camp and bushwalk in Nymboida.

    Summer

    In summer, the water is warm enough for swimming.

    Weather, temperature and rainfall

    Summer temperature

    Average

    13°C and 25°C

    Highest recorded

    35°C

    Winter temperature

    Average

    –1°C and 17°C

    Lowest recorded

    –8.9°C

    Rainfall

    Wettest month

    January

    Driest month

    August

    The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

    254.8mm

    Facilities

    Toilets

    Picnic tables

    Barbecue facilities

    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.

    Nymboida National Park

    Contact

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    Nearby towns

    South Grafton (49 km)

    The Clarence is one of Australia's largest waterways and offers a host of water adventures to suit all styles. Choose from high-adrenalin whitewater rafting, to canoeing and kayaking, or a river cruise.

    www.visitnsw.com

    Grafton (51 km)

    Grafton is a gracious, historic city in the Clarence Valley farming district. It's situated on the broad Clarence River and surrounded by river flats.

    www.visitnsw.com

    Glen Innes (150 km)

    Set in the most prolific sapphire region of Country NSW, Glen Innes hosts the annual Minerama Fossicking and Gem Show and the annual Australian Celtic Festival, and is home to the Australian Standing Stones.

    www.visitnsw.com