Nymboi-Binderay National Park

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The Junction campground by Nymboida River in Nymboi-Binderay National park. Photo: Jay Clark ©
Picnic tables by Nymboida River at The Junction campground, Nymboi-Binderay National Park. Photo:
2 powerful owls in a tree. Photo: Ken Stepnell © DPIE
Superb lyrebird. Photo: Ken Stepnell © DPIE
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Nymboi-Binderay National Park

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The Nymboida River runs through the heart of Nymboi-Binderay National Park, making it a popular destination for intrepid white-water rafters and kayakers. A short section of the river at Platypus Flat is suitable for swimming, otherwise the river is for experienced white-water paddlers only.

Although rafting is the best way to fully appreciate the park's stunning beauty, Moonpar Forest drive offers an alternative option while experienced bushwalkers will love exploring the park's landscape on foot along unmarked trails, through tallowwood trees and coachwood rainforest. It's a great place to escape to nature for the weekend.

The stunning rainforests and extensive old forests in Nymboi-Binderay provide a habitat for a variety of threatened animals like the powerful owl, stuttering frog as well as the more common koala and kookaburra. Plus, amongst the park's 55 metre tall eucalypts, you'll discover the remnants of the early timber industry and historic days of the axe, crosscut saw and steam tramways.

The park at a glance

Nymboi-Binderay National Park offers spectacular scenery along the Nymboida River for experienced kayaking and white-water rafting enthusiasts. Camp out on a weekend trip.

The Nymboida River runs through the heart of Nymboi-Binderay National Park, making it a popular destination for intrepid white-water rafters and kayakers. A short section of the river at Platypus Flat is suitable for swimming, otherwise the river is for experienced white-water paddlers only.

Although rafting is the best way to fully appreciate the park’s stunning beauty, Moonpar Forest drive offers an alternative option while experienced bushwalkers will love exploring the park’s landscape on foot along unmarked trails, through tallowwood trees and coachwood rainforest. It’s a great place to escape to nature for the weekend.

The stunning rainforests and extensive old forests in Nymboi-Binderay provide a habitat for a variety of threatened animals like the powerful owl, stuttering frog as well as the more common koala and kookaburra. Plus, amongst the park’s 55 metre tall eucalypts, you’ll discover the remnants of the early timber industry and historic days of the axe, crosscut saw and steam tramways.

Campgrounds
3
Drives
1
Picnic areas
1
Walks
1

Plan your visit

Access, facilities and practical details.

Places to discover

Stay, explore and relax across the park.

5 places

Walks in this park

1 walk

Plants and animals

5 species

Animals

  • Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
  • Southern boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae)
  • Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae)

Plants

  • Blueberry ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus)
  • Wonga wonga vine (Pandorea pandorana)

Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

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Before you go

Opening

Always open

Nearby towns

Dorrigo (20 km) · Bellingen (49 km) · Coffs Harbour (61 km)

Get in touch

Coffs Harbour office

02 6652 0900npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au

4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Where you'll be

Wild Cattle Creek NSW 2453