Burrum Coast National Park Woodgate Section The central section of the park, Woodgate Section, can be reached from Childers or Bundaberg. From Childers, travel 2km east on the Bruce Highway, take the turn off to Goodwood and travel 36km to Woodgate Beach township. From Bundaberg, follow Barolin Street until it becomes Goodwood Road and travel 57km to Woodgate Beach township. From Woodgate Beach township, signs lead you to the national park. Kinkuna Section Access to Kinkuna, the northern section of the park, is by 4WD vehicle only. Travel 14km south from Bundaberg or 40km north-east from Childers on the Bundaberg-Goodwood-Childers Road. Turn into Coonarr Road at the railway overpass and follow for 8km, then turn right into Palm Beach Road for 1km to the park boundary. Follow the signs to the bush camping areas. Access is also possible from Woodgate Road in dry conditions. Follow the signs from Whoopi's Road 3km before Woodgate Beach township. Wet weather access may be restricted due to local flooding — contact Woodgate Ranger Station for road conditions. During wet conditions, the Woodgate-Palm Beach road through Kinkuna is closed. Burrum River Section Access to the southern section of the park, the Burrum River Section, is via the Bruce Highway — exit at Torbanlea or Howard. From these towns travel via the Burrum Heads Road to the park (about 15km). The park is on both sides of the Burrum Heads Road just before Burrum Heads township. Wheelchair accessibility In the Woodgate Section, Hoppy Larks Creek picnic area has a wheelchair-accessible track to a viewing platform with a picnic table and fishing platform on the banks of the Gregory River. Walkers Point picnic area is wheelchair-accessible with paved areas to picnic tables and some of the walking track. The boardwalk from Acacia Street through a melaleuca (tea-tree) swamp is also wheelchair-accessible. _________________________________________________________________________ Park Features Covering 23,100 hectares, Burrum Coast National Park protects diverse plant and animal communities, including mangrove-lined riverbanks, wallum heath with spectacular wildflowers and tea tree-dominated swamps where Livistona palms reach above the canopy. Areas of deeper soil support eucalypt forests, including the vulnerable Goodwood gum Eucalyptus hallii. Burrum Coast National Park is the perfect place to appreciate the splendour and peace of the natural environment. _________________________________________________________________________ Camping Camping is permitted in the Woodgate and Kinkuna Sections of the park, but not in the Burrum River Section. Woodgate Section   The campground in Woodgate Section of the park is at Burrum Point, with vehicle access by four-wheel-drive (4WD) only. Campground facilities include water, cold showers and toilets. Fires are not permitted in the campground. Visitors should bring a fuel stove for cooking and containers suitable for storing rubbish. Please do not place rubbish in township bins. The campground is not large and bookings are essential for peak periods such as school holidays. Bookings must be made through QPWS Bundaberg. Camping permits are required and can be purchased from the QPWS Bundaberg and Maryborough offices. Fees apply. If campsites are vacant, permits can be obtained from a self-registration shelter at the campground. Usually some vacancies occur outside peak periods. Please be considerate. Do not disturb other campers and keep noise to a minimum. Generators are not permitted. Kinkuna Section There are no facilities at Kinkuna. Bush camping is permitted behind the fragile foredune in four designated camping zones. Use only established access points across the dunes to reach the beach. You should be self-sufficient in food, drinking water, fuel and medical supplies. Camping permits are required and must be obtained before setting up camp. Fees apply. You will receive a booking number to record on your camping tag. Camping tags are available from registration shelters at the southern and northern entrances to the camping area at Kinkuna. Book your campsite in the Kinkuna Section on line. If you cannot book on line, book by phone on 13 13 04. Permits can also be purchased in person at QPWS Bundaberg and Maryborough offices. Burrum River Section Burrum River Section has no facilities. Camping is not permitted in this section of the national park. Other accommodation There is a range of holiday accommodation in Bundaberg and Childers. _________________________________________________________________________ Woodgate Walking Tracks Four walking tracks offer you a chance to take a closer look at Woodgate's scenery and wildlife. The boardwalk — 800m return (Allow 20 minutes) Grade: Easy The boardwalk is wheelchair accessible and enables visitors to take a short excursion through melaleuca (tea tree) swamp. Access is via Sixth Avenue then along Acacia Street. Banksia track — 5.2km return (Allow 2 hours) Grade: Moderate This track passes through melaleuca (tea tree) swamp and open forest, into Livistona decipiens palm forest and finally through a wallum heath plain where wildflowers bloom between August and October. Timing a visit to see the wildflowers is very rewarding for photographers, birdwatchers and those interested in native plants. Access is via Sixth Avenue then along Acacia Street. Melaleuca track — 12.3km return (Allow 4 hours) Grade: Easy This track passes through wallum vegetation and around saltpans, swamps and mangroves. Birds are abundant near swamps and mangroves in the early morning. Access via Burrum Point campground or Walkers Point picnic area. Birdhide walk — 5km return (Allow 1.5 hours) Grade: Easy A birdhide on the edge of a shallow wetland offers excellent views of a variety of waterbirds. Visit the birdhide in the cooler parts of the day when birdlife is most abundant and active. Access via Burrum Point campground or Walkers Point picnic area. Burrum River Section There are no designated walking tracks in this section of the park. If using firebreaks for hiking, watch for vehicles. Please note, no dogs or horses are allowed. Be considerate of the rights of neighbouring landholders. Do not enter private property adjoining the park without the landholder's permission. Other activities Boating, canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the Burrum River, between the Woodgate and Burrum River sections of the park. _________________________________________________________________________ Essentials to Bring Bring and wear a hat, sunscreen and clothing to protect you from the sun and from insects.  If camping, remember to bring: fuel or gas camping stoves to help reduce the risk of wildfires caused by open fires; sufficient food, drinking water, fuel and medical supplies; containers suitable for storing rubbish. Opening hours Burrum Coast National Park is open 24 hours a day. Permits and Fees  Camping permits are required for camping in Burrum Coast National Park. Fees apply. Woodgate Section Bookings are essential for peak periods and can be made through QPWS Bundaberg. Permits for camping in the Woodgate Section can be purchased from QPWS Bundaberg or Maryborough offices. Outside peak periods, permits can also be obtained at the self-registration shelter in the campground. Kinkuna Section Book your campsite in the Kinkuna Section on line. If you cannot book on line, book by phone on 13 13 04. Permits can also be purchased in person at QPWS Bundaberg and Maryborough offices. Pets Domestic animals are not permitted in Burrum Coast National Park. Climate and Weather The Burrum Coast has a mild, subtropical climate. In summer, evenings can be humid. Daily temperatures range from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius in summer and from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius in winter. Fuel and Supplies Fuel and supplies are available at Woodgate Beach and Burrum Heads, and a wider range of supplies is available in Bundaberg and Childers. _________________________________________________________________________ Walking Wisely Choose walks that suit the capabilities of your entire group. Wear a hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes with good grip. Stay together and keep to designated walking tracks. Always supervise children. Take a basic first aid kit. Always carry drinking water. Fire Safety Wildfires are a threat to walkers, campers and the wallum community. They can occur without warning, so be aware of and prepared for the dangers. Open campfires are only permitted in Kinkuna camping area. Help protect people, animals and plants from uncontrolled wildfires by not lighting fires elsewhere in the park. Please bring and use your own fuel or gas camping stoves to help reduce the risk of wildfires caused by open fires. Even fuel or gas stoves must be used with care. Never leave your stove unattended. Stay with children when around stoves. Report bushfires immediately to 000. Early reporting may avert a devastating wildfire. Driving Safely Roads in the national park are gravel or sand. A 4WD vehicle is recommended at all times. Driving in sandy landscapes requires some care to protect both you and the fragile sand environment. Normal road rules apply, including speed limits and seat belts. Stay on the tracks; never drive on the dunes. Lower your speed for the conditions. When driving on soft sand, you may choose to reduce your tyre pressure to increase traction. Always stay within the manufacturer's specifications. Carry repair equipment.