Coombadjha camping area
Enjoy the washpool circuit walk in the rainforest.
Getting there |
Closest point to drive and park is on all weather unsealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -29.47166, 152.32117 The campsite is signposted, about 80km NE of Glen Innes. Drive along Gwydir Hwy and turn onto Coachwood Drive, continuing to the end of the road. |
General Information |
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You will need to walk a short distance from your car to the campsite – no caravans or camper trailers Enjoy the washpool circuit walk in the rainforest. |
Bookings and contact information |
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basisFor more information contact the
Glen Innes Phone:02 6732 5133 |
Facilities | |
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Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available |
Showers No showers are provided on site |
Water There is water onsite (or from a nearby creek) that can be treated for drinking |
Tables Picnic tables are provided on site |
Wood pit fire BBQ Wood fired Pit BBQ’s are provided – bring your own wood |
Electric or Gas BBQ Gas or electric BBQ’s are not provided |
Rubbish Bins No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you |
Campfires Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans |
There are places to swim
Closest point to drive and park is on all weather unsealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -29.47166, 152.32117
The campsite is signposted, about 80km NE of Glen Innes. Drive along Gwydir Hwy and turn onto Coachwood Drive, continuing to the end of the road. http://wild.tl/99
The campsite is signposted, about 80km NE of Glen Innes. Drive along Gwydir Hwy and turn onto Coachwood Drive, continuing to the end of the road. http://wild.tl/99
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Washpool National Park as at Sat, 21 Dec 2024 19:30:28 +1100Closed areas: Road closure
Some areas of this park are closed until further notice due to the demolition of a bridge from a past flooding event.
The closed areas include the 4WD access to North Washpool, an area also known as Washpool rest area, entering from Baryulgil onto Collum Collum Road. The bridge is washed away at the junction of Washpool Creek and Collum Collum Road.
Please note:
- Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive and Washpool Forest Way is open.
- Bellbird campground, Coombadjha campground and the Granites lookout and picnic areas are accessible.
Closed areas: Four Bull Hut closed due to ongoing pest control operations
Four Bull Hut in the north of Washpool NP is closed until Saturday 1 March 2025 as there is an ongoing pest control operation underway.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the lNPWS Northern Tablelands Area office 02 6739 0700.
Other planned events: Caution: Roadworks in Place
Roadworks will be taking place along Farnell Road, Wattle Creek Road, Spirabo Forest Way and Billyrimba Trail from 9am Tuesday 8th October until 5pm Tuesday 31st December 2024.
All areas will remain open, please exercise caution when driving, riding or walking along these tracks, and follow any instructions from signage, staff or contractors.
Please note Washpool National Park’s 2WD entrance off Gwydir Highway onto Coachwood Drive is not impacted by these works.
For further information contact the NPWS Northern Tablelands Area office on 02 6739 0700.
Here are all the campsites in this park.
New England Tablelands
Washpool National Park