Bongil Bongil National Park
Park New South Wales park notable for koala habitats
A coastal park south of Coffs Harbour protecting rainforest, beaches and important koala habitat; tourists come for coastal walks, birdwatching and surf spots.
Bongil Bongil National Park is a protected area on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Australia established to conserve coastal habitats. The park is notable for its coastal wetlands and remnant forest supporting native wildlife.
The park offers walking tracks, birdwatching and opportunities to see koalas in the wild within coastal forest patches. Its beaches, dunes and estuarine areas attract nature-oriented visitors and local recreational use.
Declared as a national park to protect coastal ecosystems and native fauna, the area has been managed for conservation and low-impact recreation. Management focuses on habitat protection for species of conservation interest.
Bongil Bongil National Park lies on the New South Wales mid-north coast, close to the towns along the Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads region and bordering the Pacific coastline.
- Wildlife habitat: Protects coastal wetlands, dune systems and pockets of eucalypt forest that are important for local koala populations and coastal bird species.
- Coastal features: Includes beaches, estuaries and low-lying coastal vegetation typical of New South Wales' mid-north coast.
How to Get to Bongil Bongil National Park #
Bongil Bongil sits 10-30 minutes by car from central Coffs Harbour depending on which section of the park is being visited. From Coffs Harbour, follow the Pacific Highway north or south to the various park access points (signposted); local roads and car parks give access to beaches, picnic areas and short walking tracks.
Tips for Visiting Bongil Bongil National Park #
- Visit early morning along the beaches to see migratory shorebirds and the park's long, low dunes.
- Drive the Pacific Highway to the Coffs Harbour turn-off and use local access roads-many points of interest are signposted off the Waterfall Way and the Pacific Highway.
- Check for seasonal beach-closure notices during turtle-nesting season; some stretches are closed to vehicles and dogs to protect nests.
Best Time to Visit Bongil Bongil National Park #
Bongil Bongil National Park is a coastal reserve on the mid-north New South Wales coast near Coffs Harbour, known for its lowland rainforest remnants, tidal wetlands and populations of koalas and shorebirds.
Weather & Climate near Bongil Bongil National Park #
Bongil Bongil National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 10°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1684 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (246 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).
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