National Park Guide
Bongil Bongil National Park, a national park located near Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The park features a rich tapestry of natural environments, including wild beaches, sweeping coastal views, peaceful streams, and estuaries. Its varied vegetation encompasses wetlands, littoral rainforest, mangrove, and different types of sclerophyll and paperbark forests, providing a habitat for abundant flora and fauna. This varied terrain makes it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road…
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58.0km
05:23
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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73.5km
05:18
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:30
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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54.3km
03:14
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8.11km
03:32
720m
720m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.7km
02:44
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.78km
01:13
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10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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52.9km
02:22
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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45.7km
02:10
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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01:12
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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02:03
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.50km
00:34
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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00:57
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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00:54
80m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bongil Bongil National Park offers a range of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, and jogging. The park features diverse landscapes such as wild beaches, estuaries, and various forest types. It is also suitable for canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and fishing.
Yes, Bongil Bongil National Park is a popular destination for cycling, with routes suitable for both touring and road cycling. Many routes traverse dirt roads and trails, with some leading to the beach. For more information, consult the Cycling in Bongil Bongil National Park guide.
The park offers several hiking trails, including the Bundageree Rainforest Walk and the Bluff Loop. An easy option is the North Wall Beach loop from North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, which is about 2.7 miles [4.3 km] long. Another easy trail is the Gallows Beach loop, approximately 3 miles [4.8 km].
Yes, there are cycling routes suitable for various skill levels. An easy road cycling option is the Coffs Jetty Market loop from Sawtell, which covers about 13.8 miles [22.3 km]. More detailed information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes in Bongil Bongil National Park guide.
Bongil Bongil National Park is a significant koala habitat, home to one of NSW's largest coastal koala populations. Visitors have a good chance of spotting koalas in the eucalypt forests. The park is also a birdwatcher's haven, with over 165 species of birds, including migratory birds.
The park features diverse natural landscapes including wild beaches, sweeping coastal views, peaceful streams, and estuaries. Its vegetation ranges from wetlands and littoral rainforest to mangrove, saltmarsh, sedgelands, and various types of sclerophyll and paperbark forests. This variety creates rich habitats for flora and fauna.
Bongil Bongil National Park features more than 40 routes on komoot, with over 400 visitors having shared their experiences. The park has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars. This indicates a well-regarded destination among outdoor enthusiasts.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the park, including Cycling in Bongil Bongil National Park, Hiking in Bongil Bongil National Park, and Running Trails in Bongil Bongil National Park. There is also a guide for Easy hikes in Bongil Bongil National Park.
The official website for Bongil Bongil National Park is provided by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It can be found at https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/bongil-bongil-national-park. This site offers comprehensive information about the park.
For general inquiries regarding Bongil Bongil National Park, the National Parks Contact Centre can be reached by phone. The number is 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS), available daily from 7 am to 7 pm.
Yes, the park offers more challenging cycling routes for experienced riders. Examples include the Bongil Bongil National Park via Bandarri National Park loop, which is approximately 36 miles [58 km] long and rated difficult. Another difficult option is the Bonville Coffee – Fun Gleniffer Road switchback loop, spanning about 45.6 miles [73.5 km].

