The campgrounds at Sandon River and Woody Head face coastal hazards including erosion, recession and inundation. These coastal hazards are threatening the use of the campgrounds and their natural and cultural values.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has prepared draft coastal hazard response plans for Sandon River and Woody Head campgrounds, which include detailed coastal hazard studies and an assessment of potential management approaches. The draft NPWS coastal hazard response plans will be supporting documents to the Clarence Valley Council Open Coast Coastal Management Program.
The draft plans are available for public comment until 29 July 2024.
Sandon River
Sandon River campground is in Yuraygir National Park. The site is environmentally and culturally significant, forming part of the Solitary Islands Marine Park. The Sandon River campground is currently experiencing coastal erosion and inundation, which is impacting the access road and campground and is expected to worsen by 2043.
A draft coastal hazard response plan has been developed for Sandon River campground, which assesses the coastal hazards experienced at Sandon River and proposes options to manage the risks posed by coastal hazards.
We have prepared a factsheet that summarises the coastal hazards at Sandon River campground and how NPWS proposes to manage them.
Woody Head
Woody Head campground is in Bundjalung National Park. Woody Head beach is one of the fastest eroding beaches in NSW. Without protection access to the site is predicted to be compromised by 2030.
A draft coastal hazard response plan has been developed for Woody Head campground, which assesses the coastal hazards experienced at Woody Head and options proposed to manage the risks posed by coastal hazards.
We have prepared a factsheet that summarises the coastal hazards at Woody Head campground and how NPWS proposes to manage them.
Have your say
Your views are important. You can comment on the draft plans between 28 June 2024 and 29 July 2024.
You are invited to provide a submission in the following ways:
By online survey at
Complete the online survey below.
By post
Mail your written submission to PO Box 361, Grafton NSW 2460
How can I get more information?
NPWS is hosting 2 community information sessions to provide an opportunity to discuss the draft plans with staff. Everyone is invited to drop in and meet with staff between 4 pm and 8 pm on:
- Wednesday 3 July at Iluka Community Hall, 54 Spenser St, Iluka NSW 2466
- Thursday 4 July at Maclean Showground – Jim Thompson Pavilion, 12 Cameron Street, Maclean NSW 2463
For further information on the draft plans please contact the NPWS Carbon and Restoration Program Unit at npws.carbonandrestoration@environment.nsw.gov.au