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Richmond Range National Park

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Visitor info

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

Getting there and parking

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    From Kyogle:

    • Leave Summerland Way south of Kyogle at McDonalds Bridge Road
    • Travel along Edenville Road, which becomes Sextonville Road.
    • Turn right onto Cambridge Plateau scenic drive and travel north to Richmond Range National Park

    From Casino:

    • Drive west along the Bruxner Highway along Route 44
    • Turn north at Cambridge Plateau scenic drive near Mallanganee

    Park entry points

    By bike

    Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information

    By public transport

    There is no public transport available to Richmond Range National Park.

    Best times to visit

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

    Autumn

    Peacock Creek campground is a great place to camp in autumn. This clean, open, sunny campground is perfect for camping with wood fires, while watching an array of birdlife by your tent.

    Spring

    This is a lovely time to drive along Cambridge Plateau scenic drive. See new red tips on the rainforest trees, creamy clusters of flowers on wonga vines, and white flowering clematis vines in full bloom.

    Summer

    Enjoy the cool of the rainforests during these hot months. The Culmaran Creek walking track is a perfect place to cool off.

    Winter

    Watch mists rising in the valley below from Cambridge Plateau picnic. On a clear winter's day, you can see all the way east to Wollumbin and Nightcap national parks.

    Weather, temperature and rainfall

    Summer temperature

    Average

    25°C and 27°C

    Highest recorded

    27°C

    Winter temperature

    Average

    15°C and 21°C

    Lowest recorded

    15°C

    Rainfall

    Wettest month

    February

    Driest month

    August

    The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

    214.6mm

    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.

    Richmond Range National Park

    Contact

    Links

    Nearby towns

    Kyogle (55 km)

    Kyogle is an attractive timber-milling town surrounded by rainforest. It's set on the Richmond River at the base of Fairy Mountain.

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    Casino (82 km)

    Casino is a thriving rural centre in the heart of rich agricultural country. It's set in lush pastures on the banks of the Richmond River.

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    Lismore (115 km)

    Lismore is a major North Coast commercial, cultural and administrative centre. It's set in undulating country on the north arm of the Richmond River.

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