Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Laurieton:
- For northern access to the park drive along Diamond Head Road
From Harrington:
- For southern access to the park drive along Crowdy Head Road
Park entry points
- Crowdy Head Road access See on map
- Diamond Head access See on map
Parking Show more
- Abbey Creek picnic area See on map
- Blackbutt picnic area See on map
- Cheesetree picnic area See on map
- Crowdy Gap campground See on map
- Diamond Head campground See on map
- Geebung picnic area See on map
- Indian Head campground See on map
- Kylies Beach campground See on map
Road quality
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Go beach walking along ‘Gaagal Wanggaan,' the original Gumbaynggirr name for Forster or South Beach.
Summer
Explore the cool retreat of Warrell Creek by kayaking or canoeing, then settle down for a barbecue at Warrell Creek picnic area.
Winter
Wander through the coastal forest on dune sand, enjoying the birdlife and wildflower display.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19°C and 26.7°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
8.3°C and 19.3°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
Maps and downloads
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.
Contact
- in the North Coast region
Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Coffs Harbour office
02 6652 0900
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
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Email: npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Coffs Harbour office
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