Illaroo to Wooli walking track

Where

Yuraygir National Park in North Coast

Distance

14km one-way

Time suggested

4hrs 30min - 5hrs 30min

Grade

Grade 4

Trip Intention Form

It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

What to
bring

Hat, sunscreen, drinking water

Please note

• The weather in the area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you’re well-prepared for your visit
• If you’re planning to stay at Illaroo campground or Sandon River campground you’ll need to book online before you leave. Other campgrounds along the multi-day Yuraygir Coastal walk operate on a first in, first served basis.

If you're looking for a challenging coastal walk, then pack a picnic, put on your walking boots, and head for Illaroo to Wooli walking track with some friends. This relatively underdeveloped stretch of NSW coastline is at the southern end of Illaroo campground.

Spend your day walking along sandy beaches, across rocky platforms, grasslands and paperbark forests. There are superb coastal views from the headlands, where you can take in ocean breezes, do some birdwatching, and even enjoy whale watching during their annual migration. You’ll pass through several small settlements along this moderate track, and if you’re lucky, you might see evidence of the endangered coastal emu. Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go bird watching or whale watching.

Illaroo to Wooli walking track can be tackled as a day walk or as a part of the multi-day Yuraygir coastal walk, which includes Brooms Head to Illaroo, in the north, and Wooli to Red Rock, to the south.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info