Yuraygir National Park
Unofficial operator’s manual — three access zones, vehicle entry versus camping, tides and the 65 km coastal walk.
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- Unofficial operator’s manual
- 65 km coastal walk
- $8 vehicle day entry [VERIFY]
- Three access zones
- Limited reception
Before the walks
Fees, map, weather & stay first
Walks
Start with one walk
Wilsons Headland is the straightforward first walk. The coastal walk is four or five days with boats and booked camps. Leave that for a dedicated trip, not a first afternoon from Yamba.
Coastal walk (65 km)
hardThe park’s flagship: a signposted 65 km one-way track from Angourie Surfing Reserve to Red Rock, following coastal-emu footprint markers across beaches, rock platforms, heath and villages. Best walked north to south. Self-sufficiency required.
- Grade
- Grade 4 · 4–5 days
- Time
- 4–5 days (or walk as day segments)
- Distance
- 65 km one-way
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Wilsons Headland
easyThe park’s best short walk: Boorkoom campground to Wilsons Headland picnic area with barrier-free lookout platforms, seats, ocean views and a May–October whale window. Part of the longer coastal walk but complete on its own.
- Grade
- Grade 3 · easy–moderate
- Time
- 45 min – 1 hr 15 min
- Distance
- 3 km one-way
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Angourie track
moderateOfficial northern day walk: Mara Creek picnic area to Shelley Headland, 10 km return, Grade 3. Periodic spray closures possible on Angourie Backbeach through 11 Sep 2026 — check alerts.
- Grade
- Grade 3 · half day
- Time
- 3 hrs 30 min – 4 hrs 30 min
- Distance
- 10 km return
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Wooli–Red Rock
hardOfficial hardest coastal-walk block: 15.5 km one-way, Grade 5, 5 hrs 30 min–6 hrs 30 min. Wooli boat, Station Creek wade, Pebbly country, and no commercial boat at Corindi / Red Rock.
- Grade
- Grade 5 · most remote segment
- Time
- 5 hrs 30 min – 6 hrs 30 min
- Distance
- 15.5 km one-way
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Itineraries
Pick a day shape
Full day from Yamba / Maclean
One day: Angourie & Lake Arragan
Northern-zone day: Angourie Surfing Reserve, a short signed walk or lookout, Lake Arragan / Red Cliff from a safe setback, then back to Yamba without starting a 17 km beach walk you cannot finish.
5–7 hours including Grafton / Wooli driving
One day: Wilsons Headland
Drive the central access, walk Wilsons Headland 3 km one-way (or out-and-back), picnic at the official picnic area, optional Wooli village stop.
4–5 days, Angourie → Red Rock (or Wooli finish)
4–5 days: Yuraygir coastal walk
Full flagship walk with a Wooli finish as the default safe plan if Corindi / Red Rock cannot be crossed. Day shape on the trail page — this itinerary is the booking and tide checklist.
Free Yuraygir practical planner
Printable planner: three access zones, fee split, coastal-walk boats and tides, Pebbly 4WD, packing ticks and official NPWS links — no email gate.
- Before-you-leave packing ticks
- Which of the three access zones fits your day
- What to skip when tides, boats or 4WD fail
- Official NPWS links to verify conditions
Free direct download — no email required. Also available anytime from Maps & resources · Itineraries · Privacy.
Common Yuraygir questions
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Is there a day pass for Yuraygir National Park?
Official baseline (checked 13 Aug 2026): $8 per vehicle per day, including motorbikes. Pedestrians and cyclists are free. Annual passes (All Parks $190 / $335 for 1 / 2 years) are separate and do not cover camping. [VERIFY] the live figure on NSW National Parks.
Is camping included in the vehicle fee?
No. Camping is a separate official NPWS booking. Vehicle entry is still required if you drive in. Book only on nationalparks.nsw.gov.au.
Where do I start the Yuraygir coastal walk?
Official start is Angourie Surfing Reserve. Finish is Red Rock. Best walked north to south. Pre-book camps and the Sandon and Wooli boats. There is no commercial boat at Corindi / Red Rock — Wooli is a valid finish if the last crossing is unsafe.
Which entrance should I use?
Three zones: northern (Angourie / Brooms Head / Sandon via Yamba or Maclean), central (Minnie Water / Wooli / Wilsons via the highway south of Grafton), southern (Station Creek / Pebbly from Coffs). Pebbly is high-clearance 4WD and low-tide only.
Is this site official NSW National Parks?
No. This is an independent unofficial guide published by Farming Domains (Ian Piggott). For alerts, track status, camping and official rules use NSW National Parks only.
Stays, tours & gear
Useful booking links for a night in Yamba, Wooli or Coffs Harbour. NPWS camping and official park bookings stay on official channels.
Nearby stays
Yamba (primary) · Wooli · Coffs Harbour
- Hotels & stays in YambaNorthern gateway — Angourie and Lake Arragan day trips
- WooliCentral village on the coastal walk
- Coffs HarbourSouthern services hub for Station Creek / Pebbly
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Guided tours
Optional — useful if you want a local operator instead of self-driving
- Coffs whale cruise (2 hr)
- Sunset kayak eco tour
- Coffs Treetops ropes course
- Browse more north-coast tours
A tour does not replace checking NSW National Parks alerts, weather, or cliff safety yourself.
What to bring
Practical kit for beaches, heath, boats and changeable coastal weather
- 2–3 L water capacityDrinking water is only listed at some official campgrounds — carry between sites
- Sun hat + SPF50Open beaches and heath have little shade; summer has recorded 42.5°C
- Grip trail shoesBeaches, rock platforms and sandy tracks are hard on ordinary sneakers
- Dry bag for river crossingsBoat and wade crossings on the coastal walk soak packs if you are careless
- Light rain / wind shellMarch can dump huge rain; headlands stay windy even on “fine” days
- Day pack 20–30 LWater, extra food for tide delays, first-aid and a dry layer
- First-aid + tick/snake awarenessCoastal heath and forest — pack for snake and tick awareness, not as an afterthought
- Tide chart / offline mapsRock platforms only at low tide; reception is limited — screenshot Yamba tides
- PLB or sat messenger (optional)Worth considering for the multi-day walk or Pebbly / Shelley Head — not a legal requirement
- HeadlampShort winter days and village-to-camp finishes after dusk
- Power bankPayphones exist in villages and at Sandon; do not rely on charging in camp
- Spare socksBeach walking and creek wades — dry feet keep a long day civil
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