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Rocky Point walking track

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Official short walk: 1.8 km return, Grade 3, 30 min–1 hr 30 min. Starts at Illaroo South picnic area and passes Illaroo and Rocky Point campgrounds. No wheelchair access.

  • Grade 3 · short coastal
  • 30 min – 1 hr 30 min
  • 1.8 km return
  • Effort: easy
  • Best for: A short family add-on from Illaroo South picnic area

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Long sandy beach and headland on the Yuraygir National Park coastline

Rocky Point — Beach and headland

Maurice van Creij · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Where you start

Illaroo South picnic area

Official start is Illaroo South picnic area, not the Rocky Point campground pin. Book Rocky Point if you want a night attached.

How to get there

  1. Central / Wooli / Minnie Water road system. Vehicle entry applies.

How to do it (step by step)

  1. Follow signed tracks for coast, forest or beach options.
  2. Check tide if the track drops to platforms. Stay off wet rock in swell.

Start at Illaroo South picnic area

Official: 1.8 km return, Grade 3, 30 min–1 hr 30 min. Start is Illaroo South picnic area, not the Rocky Point campground pin. The track passes both Illaroo and Rocky Point camps. No wheelchair access.

Follow signed options for coast, forest or beach. Check tide if you drop to platforms.

Spray window

The Sandon–Rocky Point spray window through 30 August 2026 is no longer on the official alerts page (checked 13 Sep 2026). Check live alerts the morning you walk. Camps are not listed as closed.

Map (orientation)

Pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads, parking and track status on NSW National Parks before you drive.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

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Extra tips

  • Small official camp at Rocky Point — book early in holidays.
  • Check live alerts before a Sandon–Rocky Point cliff-section walk.

Area guide: Minnie Water, Illaroo & Boorkoom

Nearby stays (optional)

After the walk plan is solid: Yamba / Wooli / Coffs beds and kit searches if you still need them. Official NPWS camping, park fees and government bookings are never affiliated. Guided tours live on the Tours hub — not pushed on every trail.

Nearby stays

Yamba (primary) · Wooli · Coffs Harbour

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