1st Bay campground
Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park
Overview
Stay at 1st Bay campground in Gaagal Wanggaan National Park near Coffs Harbour. This small North Coast campground can only be reached by boat.
1st Bay campground can comfortably fit 6 to 8 people, but is best suited to a single family. It has 1 wood barbecue and no other facilities.
The only way to reach this campground is by boat along Warrell Creek.
You can leave your car at Weir Reserve, Scotts Head or near the boat ramp at Stuart's Island, accessed via Bellwood Park on Riverside Drive. These areas are not part of the Gaagal Wanggaan National Park - parking is unmonitored and at your own risk.
You must bring a portable toilet when camping here, all waste must be taken with you when you leave.
There are no camping fees at this campground, but a $6 booking fee applies. Bookings are required. Book online or call the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757.
Nearby
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Warrell Creek
Warrell Creek offers opportunities for kayaking, canoeing and fishing, with nearby places to picnic and secluded camping sites
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2nd Bay campground
Stay at 2nd Bay campground in Gaagal Wanggaan National Park near Coffs Harbour. This small North Coast campground can only be reached by boat.
These maps give a basic overview of park attractions and facilities, and may not be detailed enough for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Coffs Harbour office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6652 0900
- npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Park info
- in Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park in the North Coast region
Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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