Where Bushland meets Pristine Beaches
North of Coffs Harbour and east of Grafton on New South Wales' North Coast lies the Yuraygir National Park. Dense bushland and rocky headlands meet long, pristine expanses of beach open for everyone to enjoy. Peace and quiet, fun and sun—these could all be yours once more with a visit to this tranquil national park.
Yuraygir contains almost a dozen walks which range from an easy 1 km walk which takes half an hour, right up to the 65km ‘adventurers only’ four day walk right though the park. And don’t forget—if you get a bit tired of walking why not try your hand at something else. In the park you can go swimming, fishing, canoeing, sailing, boating and surfing along some of the most unspoilt beaches in Australia.
Yuraygir National Park is an ecological transition zone between the temperate southern areas of eastern Australia and the tropical north. It protects a wide range of coastal vegetation communities including wet and dry heathland, littoral rainforest, eucalypt forest and woodland as well as fresh water and estuarine wetlands. The park contains the most significant example of grassy clay heath remaining in New South Wales.
Learn more about Yuraygir National Park, including the new Four Day Coastal Walk, how to get there and more, at the Office of Environment & Heritage website.
Foundation Projects in the Upper North Coast region
Yuraygir Four Day Coastal Walk
On the 22nd October 2010, the Yuraygir Coastal Walk between Angourie and Red Rock was officially opened. The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife helped fund the Yuraygir Coastal Walk and interpretive signage along the track to enrich visitor’s experiences.
Growing Yuraygir National Park
The Foundation purchased 3305 hectares of high conservation land for Yuraygir National Park, costing $110,000.
Presenting Yuraygir as a Case Study for Strategic Eco-Tourism Partnerships
On 9th November 2011, Ms Leonie Gale, retired CEO of the Foundation, and Mr Angus M. Robinson, Foundation Board Director, presented on the topic of 'Tourism: A Strategic Partnership for Protected Areas' at the Global Asia Pacific Eco Tourism Conference in Sydney.
