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Bundjalung National Park

Bundjalung National Park

Stretching 35kms along pristine coastline between Evans Head and Iluka in Northern NSW, Bundjalung National Park provides an opportunity to appreciate the natural environment and cultural heritage of the region. With its close proximity to coastal villages and regional towns, the Park makes for a popular day trip or scenic drive. Visitors can enjoy bushwalking, bird watching, canoeing, fishing, swimming, surfing, picnicking and camping within a natural setting.

 

A spectacular feature of the Park is the coffee rock. This impermeable asset is the reason for the existence of Jerusalem Creek, stained by the tannin of the Paperbark forest it’s ideal for swimming. Another great spot for a dip, Ten Mile Beach also offers the opportunity to catch dart, whiting and tailor, snapper, jew amongst other fish.
 

The heathlands and associated vegetation at Bundjalung provide important habitat for small mammals. Spot goannas, echidnas, emus, birdlife, swap wallabies, sea eagles and butterflies plus much more.

 

An Airforce bombing range exists in the northern end of the National Park which is closed to visitors. If you are lucky enough you may see the pilots training over head.

 

4WD: 

Vehicles are prohibited at Ten Mile Beach located at the northern end of Bundjalung National Park. 4WD's can access Bundjalung National Park at the southern end via Shark Bay near Iiluka.
 

Park Fees:

Vehicle entry and camping fees apply in all areas of Bundjalung National Park.

Set amongst Tuckeroo and Banksia trees behind the sand dunes at Ten Mile Beach is the spacious Black Rocks camping area.

 

Woody Head is also a popular beachside camp ground near the village of Iluka. Woody Head has ammenities such as hot showers, cabins and a kiosk.

 

Woody Head camping area is accessed from Iluka along the Pacific Highway.

Jerusalem Creek Walking Track  

 Image: Jerusalem Creek Walking Track.

 

 

Coffee Rock on Ten Mile Beach at Black Rocks, Bundjalung National Park

 Image: Coffee Rocks on Ten Mile Beach
 - A unique feature of the Park

 

Location:

Access to the park either via Gap Road near Evans Head or Illuka. Access to Black Rocks Camping area via Gap Road 3kms south of Woodburn.
 

Email:
Northcoastregion@environment.nsw.gov.au

Wedsite:
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Phone:
(02) 6627 0200     

 Jerusalem Creek Mouth on ten Mile Beach

Image: Jerusalem Creek Mouth at Ten Mile Beach, Bundjalung National Park.

   

 

Bundjalung National Park