Bonville Creek
Bongil Bongil National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Bonville Creek.
Getting there and parking
Bonville Creek is in the northern precinct of Bongil Bongil National Park.
For launching smaller crafts such as canoes or kayaks:
- Use the pontoon at Bongil picnic area, off Williams Road, Bonville.
For launching larger dinghies or tinnies:
- Use the public boat ramp at Lyons Road in Sawtell (outside Bongil Bongil National Park).
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Bongil picnic area and Lyons Road boat ramp. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Bongil Bongil National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
With cooler weather, it's a great time to explore the mountain bike tracks in the park.
Summer
A great time to explore Bonville Creek by canoe, kayak or stand-up paddle board.
Winter
Look for birds feeding on fruit-bearing trees in the rainforest.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
9°C and 21°C
Lowest recorded
-3.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
404.6mm
Facilities
Drinking water is not available in this area so it's a good idea to bring your own.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Boat ramp
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
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.
Operated by
- Coffs Harbour office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6652 0900
- npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 32 Marina Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Park info
- in Bongil Bongil National Park in the North Coast region
Bongil Bongil National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
