Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Bongil Beach.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Bongil Beach is on the eastern edge of Bongil Bongil National Park. There are four options for getting there:
- Park at the eastern end of School Road and walk 1km from the locked gate, along Palm Crossing trail, to reach the beach.
- Park at the eastern end of OVerhead bridge Road and walk 1.5km from the locked gate, along Bongil Beach trail, to reach the beach.
- If you intend to cross the waist-deep water of Bonville Creek estuary from Sawtell, take extreme care, and only cross at low tide.
- You can also walk to Bongil Beach from Bundagen Head, near Mylestom.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at numerous locations within southern Sawtell.
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
The beach driving permit has been temporarily suspended. Beach driving north of Bundagen Headland is not permitted at anytime.
Permitted
Beach driving in Bongil Bongil National Park is possible but restricted to North Beach as far as the southern side of Bundagen Headland. From that point, it’s walking only. The beach driving permit is currently suspended.
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Coffs Harbour office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6652 0900
- npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Park info
- in Bongil Bongil National Park in the North Coast region
Bongil Bongil National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.