Wilsons Headland 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	Diggers Camp. (-29.8200402,153.2913811)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Wooli Road, Wooli, head east along Diggers Camp Road; After 5.4km, turn right on to Diggers Camp. After another 400m, turn left on to Diggers Camp. After another 60m, come to the trackhead on Diggers Camp.
Finish	Diggers Camp. (-29.8281035,153.2845542)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from Boorkoom Campground, Diggers Camp) by heading east. You will also find a toiletand a BBQ here. There is a toilet is at the start. There is a BBQ is at the start.
	After another 200m, (at the 3-way intersection, with & Wilsons Headland Walk) bear right, to follow Wilsons Headland Walk. Then almost immediately, pass a seat (10m on the left).
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on Wilsons Headland Walk. Then almost immediately, cross the wooden bridge. After another 100m, cross the wooden bridge. After another 100m, cross the wooden bridge. After another 70m, cross the wooden bridge.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Bare Point lookout with views over the coast. To start this optional side trip take the left fork here. When you have finished this side trip, head back to the main route and turn sharp left to continue. Details below. After another 150m, (at the 3-way intersection) take the right fork, to stay on Wilsons Headland Walk. After another 20m pass a lookout (30m on the left). After another 700m, cross the wooden bridge.
	After another 500m, (at the 3-way intersection) turn right, to stay on Wilsons Headland Walk.
	After another 30m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on Wilsons Headland Walk. Then almost immediately pass a lookout (15m on the left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to a lookout with views over the coastline. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. When you have finished this side trip, head back to the main route and continue straight to continue. Details below. Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection) bear right, to stay on Wilsons Headland Walk. After another 150m, cross the wooden bridge. After another 20m, cross the wooden bridge.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to the beach. To start this optional side trip bear left here. When you have finished this side trip, head back to the main route and turn sharp left to continue. Details below. Then (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on Wilsons Headland Walk. Then almost immediately, cross the wooden bridge. After another 100m, cross the wooden bridge.
	After another 150m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on Wilsons Headland Walk. After another 70m, pass a parking area (ahead). Then almost immediately, pass a toilet (30m on your right).
	Then almost immediately you come to the end at Wilson's Headland Picnic Area, Diggers Camp. You will also find a parking areaand a toilet here.

Side trip to Bare Point lookout with views over the coast.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	To start this sidetrip take the left fork (from, Diggers Camp) by heading east.
	Then almost immediately (at the 4-way intersection) take the left fork. After another 30m pass a lookout.
	Then almost immediately this sidetrip ends, Diggers Camp.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from, Diggers Camp) by heading west.
	After another 300m to finish this alternative route and rejoin the main route, Diggers Camp.

Side trip to a lookout with views over the coastline.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	To start this sidetrip turn sharp left (from, Diggers Camp) by heading south-east. After another 20m pass a lookout.
	Then almost immediately this sidetrip ends, Diggers Camp.

Side trip to the beach.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	To start this sidetrip bear left (from, Diggers Camp) by heading south.
	After another 50m this sidetrip ends at Wooli Beach, Diggers Camp.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.4km
Time	45 mins to 1 hr 15 mins

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
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

Toilet: There are two on route, 2.4km apart, the first is 5m from the start.

Seat: There is one 250m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	5m	[toilet]
Seat	250m	[seat]
Toilet	2.4km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Grafton Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  19°C
  Rain easing.
  90% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, becoming less likely in the late morning then a medium chance of showers in the afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm this morning. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures around 18.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Far North Coast: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:30am to 1:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny morning. The chance of morning fog in the north. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  8°C → 20°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Thursday 24 July
  
  10°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  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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