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.

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.

• 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

• Woody Head campground factsheet
• Woody Head campground map (1MB pdf)
• Woody Head campground layout (744.9KB pdf)

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.

• Iluka Bluff lookout Stay as long as you like to enjoy the views at Iluka Bluff lookout, near Yamba. Not only is it an excellent whale watching spot, it’s also a great place to picnic.
• Jerusalem Creek walk Keep your eyes peeled for birds nesting along the creek along the Jerusalem Creek walk. Enjoy the hike as a day walk or shorter walk and finish up with a picnic lunch.

Animals

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  White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)

  White-bellied sea eagles can be easily identified by their white tail and dark grey wings. These raptors are often spotted cruising the coastal breezes throughout Australia, and make for some scenic bird watching. Powerful Australian birds of prey, they are known to mate for life, and return each year to the same nest to breed.

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  Eastern ground parrot (Pezoporus wallicus wallicus)

  The eastern ground parrot is a beautiful, ground-dwelling native bird that lives in low heathland habitat along the NSW North and South coasts and escarpments. It’s listed as a vulnerable species in NSW.

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  Peron's tree frog (Litoria peroni)

  Peron’s tree frog is found right across NSW. These tree-climbing and ground-dwelling Australian animals can quickly change colour, ranging from pale green-grey by day, to a reddish brown with emerald green flecks at night. The male frog has a drill-like call, which has been described as a 'maniacal cackle’.

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  Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

  The largest of Australian birds, the emu stands up to 2m high and is the second largest bird in the world, after the ostrich. Emus live in pairs or family groups. The male emu incubates and rears the young, which will stay with the adult emus for up to 2 years.

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  Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)

  One of the most renowned Australian animals, the tree-dwelling marsupial koala can be found in gum tree forests and woodlands across eastern NSW, Victoria and Queensland, as well as in isolated regions in South Australia. With a vice-like grip, this perhaps most iconic but endangered Australian animal lives in tall eucalypts within a home range of several hectares.

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  Lace monitor (Varanus varius)

  One of Australia’s largest lizards, the carnivorous tree-dwelling lace monitor, or tree goanna, can grow to 2m in length and is found in forests and coastal tablelands across eastern Australia. These Australian animals are typically dark blue in colour with whitish spots or blotches.

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  Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus)

  The grey-headed flying fox is Australia's largest native bat, with a wingspan up to 1m. This threatened species travels up and down south-eastern Australia and plays a vital role in pollinating plants and spreading seeds in our native forests.

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  Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus)

  The curious pelican is Australia’s largest flying bird and has the longest bill of any bird in the world. These Australian birds are found throughout Australian waterways and the pelican uses its throat pouch to trawl for fish. Pelicans breed all year round, congregating in large colonies on secluded beaches and islands.