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Woody Head campground

Bundjalung National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Woody Head campground.

Getting there and parking

Woody Head campground is in the Iluka precinct of 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 Woody Head campground, including 1 accessible parking space near the kiosk.

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

Facilities

  • All campsites are unpowered.
  • Campsites are marked and suitable for caravans, camper trailers, campervans and tents.
  • There is a Dump-Ezy for chemical toilet waste
  • Please bring all supplies with you or you can buy additional items in Iluka.

Toilets

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

We encourage you to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season. You can buy firewood at Woody Head campground kiosk.

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)
  • Wood barbecues

Boat ramp

Cafe/kiosk

Carpark

Drinking water

  • Town water is available.

Public phone

  • There is a Telstra pay phone near Woody Head office.

Showers

$1 coin for 4 minutes of hot water.

  • Hot showers
  • Cold showers

Step-free access

The campground is flat and step-free with a mixture of concrete and gravel pathways. There's also a woodchip path that leads to the beach.

  • Step-free outdoor pathways

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Boating safety

If you're out on your boat fishing, waterskiing or just cruising the waterways, read these paddling and boating safety tips.

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

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).

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

Woody Head campground is flat and step-free with the following accessible facilities:

  • 1 accessible parking space near the kiosk
  • Accessible toilet and shower
  • Concrete and gravel pathways

There's a power point at the kiosk if you need to charge your mobility scooter or power wheelchair.

Permitted

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Permitted only in wood barbecues provided or BYO small off-the-ground braziers (solid base able to catch all ash and coals, 300mm off-ground, under 300mm maximum diameter). Gas or fuel stoves are recommended.

Fishing

A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

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.

Gathering firewood

You can buy firewood at Woody Head campground kiosk.

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.

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