Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Woody Head cottages and cabins.
Getting there and parking
Woody Head cottages and cabins are in Woody Head campground in Bundjalung National Park. To get there:
- From the north, take Iluka Road turnoff, 72km south of Ballina on Pacific Highway.
- From the south, take Iluka Road turn off, 56km north of Grafton.
- Drive along Illuka Road, through Woombah, over the Esk River Bridge for 13km, then follow the signs to Bundjalung National Park and Woody Head campground.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at your cottage or cabin.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Bundjalung National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Head to Iluka Bluff for a spectacular coastal view of the park, beaches and the mouth of the river – keep your eyes peeled for whales on their return migration.
Winter
Escape to the wintersun for a family camping holiday, it should still be warm enough for a swim so remember to bring your cozzie.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
42.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
12°C and 21°C
Lowest recorded
2.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
Between January and March
Driest month
Between August and October
Bedrooms
Hammonds cottage (up to 6 people)
- 2 Double beds, 1 Bunk bed
Hammonds cottage has 2 bedrooms and no bathroom.
Cabin 2A (up to 4 people)
- 1 Double bed, 1 Bunk bed
Cabin 2A has 1 bedroom and no bathroom.
Cabin 2B (up to 4 people)
- 1 Double bed, 1 Bunk bed
Cabin 2B has 1 bedroom and no bathroom.
Cottage 3 (up to 4 people)
- 1 Double bed, 1 Bunk bed
Cottage 3 has 1 bedroom 1 bathroom.
Cottage 4 (up to 5 people)
- 1 Queen bed, 1 Double bed, 1 Single bed
Cottage 4 has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a TV.
Cottage 5 (up to 5 people)
- 1 Queen bed, 1 Double bed, 1 Single bed
Cottage 5 has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a TV.
Cottage 6 (up to 5 people)
- 1 Queen bed, 1 Double bed, 1 Single bed
Cottage 6 has 2 bedrooms, 1 accessible bathroom and a TV.
Bathrooms
Private Bathroom
Cottages 3, 4, 5, and 6 have a private bathroom. The bathroom in cottage 6 is wheelchair-accessible.
Hammonds cottage and the cabins don't have a bathroom.
Facilities
- A list of all facilities in your cottage or cabin will be provided in your booking confirmation.
- There's no heating or laundry facilities.
- Guests can also use the facilities available in Woody Head campground.
- Please ensure you leave your cottage/cabin clean and tidy with all kitchen items washed up and put away. Additional fees may be charged for any unreasonable cleaning required or missing/broken items.
Toilets
Showers
Showers are in the amenities block.
Drinking water
Town drinking water is available in all cottages and cabins.
Kitchen
All cottages and cabins include gas stove/oven, fridge, kettle and crockery/cutlery.
Plates and cutlery
Pots and pans
Electric power
All cottages and cabins have power.
Amenities
2 amenity blocks with hot showers and flush toilets are located close to the cottages and cabins.
Cafe/kiosk
There's a kiosk nearby at Woody Head campground.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Hammonds Cottage: Not wheelchair-accessible.
- Cabin 2A: Not wheelchair-accessible.
- Cabin 2B: Cabin 2B is wheelchair-accessible; assistance may be required to access the cabin. There are no private bathroom facilities. Guests can use the nearby wheelchair-accessible amenity blocks.
- Cottage 3: There is ramp access and a wheelchair accessible bathroom. Entry into the cottage is through a sliding door - assistance may be required to navigate over the slightly raised door track.
- Cottage 4: Not wheelchair-accessible.
- Cottage 5: Not wheelchair-accessible.
- Cottage 6: There is ramp access and a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.
Prohibited
- Please be considerate of others and keep noise to a reasonable level at all times. Minimum noise levels apply from 10pm to 7am.
- Amplified music is not permitted.
Generators
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.
Park info
- in Bundjalung National Park in the North Coast region
Bundjalung National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass