The Woody Head Information Centre is a National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) visitor information point, located at the entrance to the Woody Head Campground.
It is not an accredited NSW Visitor Information Centre, but it does provide visitor information, maps, safety advice, and park‑related guidance.
Woody Head Campground
Bundjalung National Park
Woody Head Road, Woody Head NSW 2466
(near Iluka, in the Lower Clarence region)
Who Operates It
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS)
- Staffed by rangers and campground hosts
- Provides information specifically related to Bundjalung National Park and surrounding natural areas
Opening Details
- Open during campground office hours
- Hours vary seasonally
- Typically staffed daily during peak periods (school holidays, long weekends)
What the Woody Head Information Centre Provides
- Maps and brochures for Bundjalung National Park
- Information on:
- Walking tracks
- Beaches and headlands
- Picnic areas
- 4WD access rules
- Wildlife and safety
- Campground facilities
- Tide charts and fishing guidelines
- Local hazard updates (fire, surf, weather)
- Bookings and enquiries for Woody Head Campground
Areas the Woody Head Information Centre Caters For
1. Bundjalung National Park (Primary Coverage)
- Woody Head
- Iluka Bluff
- Shark Bay
- Back Beach
- Jerusalem Creek
- Black Rocks
- Ten Mile Beach
- Esk River and estuary
- Broadwater section (southern end of the park)
2. Nearby Clarence Valley Coastal Communities
Although not an accredited VIC, the centre commonly assists visitors heading to:
- Iluka
- Woody Head village
- Yamba (secondary enquiries)
- Angourie
- Brooms Head
- Evans Head (northern access to Bundjalung NP)
3. Nature‑Based and Recreational Areas
- Iluka Nature Reserve (World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests)
- Iluka Bluff Lookout
- Clarence River north arm
- Coastal walking tracks and rock platforms
Summary
The Woody Head Information Centre is a National Parks information point, not an accredited VIC.
It primarily services Bundjalung National Park and the Woody Head / Iluka area, providing maps, safety advice, and park‑specific visitor support.