Rocky Point Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	On Campground Track (100 m East of Campground Track), Minnie Water. (-29.7595753,153.2929364)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Wooli Road, Wooli, head north along Minnie Water Road; After 6.6km, turn left on to Illaroo Road Minnie Water. After another 1.5km, turn right on to Campground Track Minnie Water. After another 60m, turn right on to Campground Track Minnie Water. After another 90m, come to the trackhead on Campground Track Minnie Water.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from Illaroo South Picnic Area, Minnie Water) by heading east along the Rocky Point Trail. There is the Illaroo South campsite, campsite at the start. You will also find a BBQand a lookout here. After another 15m, pass a BBQ (30m on your right).
	Then (at the 3-way intersection, with & Rocky Point Trail) continue straight, to follow the Rocky Point Trail. After another 15m pass a lookout (40m on the left). After another 60m, pass a seat (on your right).
	The starting point of an alternate route. Alternate route to the campsite. To start this optional alternative route bear left here. Details below. After another 90m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Rocky Point Trail. After another 10m you will find the Rocky Point campground (10m on the left). 🔗 nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
	To start this optional alternative route bear left here. Details below. Then (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Rocky Point Trail.
	After another 400m, (at the 3-way intersection) bear left, to stay on the Rocky Point Trail.
	After another 250m you will be at the turn-around point (to return to the start) at Minnie Water Beach, Minnie Water.

Alternate route to the campsite.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	To start this alternative route bear left (from Rocky Point campground, Minnie Water) by heading east along Angophora Grove Circuit. After another 15m you will find the Rocky Point campground . 🔗 nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
	After another 15m continue straight to finish this alternative route and rejoin the main route at Rocky Point campground, Minnie Water.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.6km
Time	30 mins to 1 hr 30 mins

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Campsite: There are 3 on route, they are on average 200m part with the largest gap being 200m.

Seat: There is one 90m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Campsite	0m	[campsite]
Campsite	15m	[campsite]
Seat	90m	[seat]
Campsite	200m	[campsite]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Grafton Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Slight chance of a shower at night about the north coast. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  6°C → 22°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower, most likely at night. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:20am to 1:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  10°C → 18°C
  Rain easing.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching around 18.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  7°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the south. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  7°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  10°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  10°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Yuraygir National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: Station Creek canoe launch and viewing platform
  The canoe launch and viewing platform at Station Creek is closed until further notice for structural assessment and remediation works.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
  
  Closed areas: Yuraygir Coastal walk partial closure due to aerial spraying
  Some sections of Yuraygir Coastal walk will be closed from Monday 29 July 2025 to Thursday 21 August 2025 for aerial spraying.
  Campgrounds along this walk will remain open. Please check this alerts tab closer to the date of the closure, for details on closed areas.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
  
  Closed areas: Rocky Point walking track stairs closed
  Rocky Point walking track stairs are closed until further notice for remediation works.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Safety alerts: Yellow Cutting Road partial closure
  The section of Yellow Cutting Road between Newfoundland Road and Bald Knob Tick Gate Road in Yuraygir National Park is closed until further notice due to a bridge defect.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
  
  Safety alerts: Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds - Changed access
  Forest Corporation NSW will be conducting hauling operations on McPhillips Road, involving the use of logging trucks. An end date for the operation is unknown.
  Please take care when driving along McPhillips Road and be cautious of approaching heavy vehicles.
  
  Other planned events: 1080 baiting operation
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program in Yuraygir National Park from Monday 30 December 2024 to Thursday 31 July 2025.
  The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes. It's designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
  
  Other planned events: Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contacts
  The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details are:
  
  Wooli River crossing - call 0439 409 909
  
  Sandon River crossing - call 0429 520 255
  
  Corindi/Red Rock River crossing - no commercial service available
  
  For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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