Rummery Park campground
Whian Whian State Conservation Area
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Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Rummery Park campground.
Getting there and parking
Rummery Park campground is in the eastern precinct of Whian Whian State Conservation Area. To get there:
From the eastern park entrance (via Rosebank):
- Take Minyon Drive, past Minyon Falls picnic area, over the causeway.
- Continue along Minyon Drive until you reach the Peates Mountain Road intersection
- Turn right into Peates Mountain Road and the campground is approximately 100m to the north.
From the southern park entrance on Nightcap Range Road (via Dunoon):
- Continue north up Nightcap Range Road to the top of the range
- Turn left into Peates Mountain Road and the campground is approximately 100m north.
- Please note that the Peates Mountain Road link to Gibbergunyah Range Road is now closed and is gated at Rummery Park.
Both entrances have directional signposting to the campground.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to this campground can become boggy when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Parking
Parking for 1 vehicle per booking is available in the Rummery Park campground carpark.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Whian Whian State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The cooler months are great for enjoying some of the longer bushwalks available in both Whian Whian and the adjoining Nightcap National Park - Autumn/winter .
Spring
Bushwalking when many plant species are in bloom, such as bottlebrush, wattle and tea tree species along the creeks. Swimming in the Boggy Creek along the Boggy Creek walk The Freedom Marathon is an annual event held in spring .
Summer
When the weather heats up, swimming in Boggy Creek is a popular way to cool off.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
28°C and 28°C
Highest recorded
40°C
Winter temperature
Average
8°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
-0.6°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
430.5mm
Facilities
- Every site has a fire ring and picnic table. The campground also 2 fire pits for communal use.
- Rubbish bins are not available, please take your rubbish with you when leaving.
- There are no showers.
- Water is not available at this campground.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Types of sites
- Unpowered sites
- Marked sites
Picnic tables
Each campsite has a picnic table.
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Assistance may be required to access this area. There is bridge access across Boggy Creek in the central area of the campground. Wheelchair accessible toilets and disabled car spaces are available.
Permitted
You can bring chemical toilets (porta potties) but please don't empty them into the NPWS toilets.
Generators
You can use a 4 stroke generator in this campground to recharge batteries, but not as a power source to run equipment. Be a considerate camper and chat to your neighbouring campers about your generator use.
Prohibited
Please don't play amplified music.
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Gathering firewood
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 Whian Whian State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Whian Whian State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather.