Yuraygir National Park Park

Address: Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia

Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/yuraygir-national-park

Hours: Park open 24 hours; visitor centres have seasonal hours

Admission: Vehicle entry fee varies; national park passes from NSW National Parks apply

Yuraygir National Park is a protected coastal park on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia, safeguarding long stretches of beach, coastal heath and estuarine wetlands. It is a regional conservation area valued for its coastal ecosystems and walking tracks.

The park contains numerous beaches, headlands and river estuaries and is used for activities such as beach walking, birdwatching and low-impact camping at designated sites. Facilities are intentionally limited to preserve the natural landscape.

Yuraygir lies along the New South Wales north coast and is accessed from nearby coastal towns; the park covers a linear coastal area rather than a compact inland block.

• Coastline length: Protects an extended stretch of coastal habitat including beaches, coastal heath and wetlands, with roughly 65 kilometres of shoreline within the park boundary.
• Wildlife and seasons: Good for birdwatching and coastal walking; spring and autumn are productive seasons for migratory and resident bird species.

The park stretches along the Mid North Coast of NSW. Access points include Angourie, Sandon River, and Red Cliff; the nearest larger towns include Grafton and Coffs Harbour. Private vehicle is the most practical option, though some sections can be reached by regional bus services-check NSW National Parks for access maps and parking details.

• Start at the Sandon River mouth early in the morning for birdwatching-migratory shorebirds and rare species are most active at dawn.
• Bring a tide chart for beach sections-some stretches of the coast and riverbanks are inaccessible at high tide.
• Use the Yuraygir Walking Track for the best mix of coastline and heathland; plan sections as multi-day for the full experience.