Platypus Flat picnic area
Day useOfficial dataNSWClarence ValleyUpdated 28 May 2026

Platypus Flat picnic area

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For a riverside adventure filled with swimming, paddling, fishing and wildlife spotting, try Platypus Flat campground in Nymboi-Binderay National Park near Dorrigo.

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Nymboi-Binderay National Park
3Camping0Stays1Day use
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CampingAvailable100%BookingRequired100%ShowersAvailable100%Hot waterUnknown50%WaterAvailable100%BBQAvailable100%TablesAvailable100%ShelterAvailable100%PowerUnknown50%FireAllowed100%

Official details

BookingsBook up to 12 people or 2 sites online.
Please noteCheck in 12pm, check out 11am. A maximum of 2 sites can be booked in 1 customer name. The Nymboida River downstream from Platypus Flat campground is remote and inaccessible. It has dangerous rapids (up to Grade 6). Only experienced, well-equipped and prepared whitewater paddlers should attempt this river. This is a remote campground so you'll need to be self sufficient. Check the weather and road closures before you set out as conditions can change quickly after heavy rain. Access roads are 4WD recommended. There is no access for large caravans (over 4.5m) or long vehicles. Unsealed roads are only suitable for off-road caravans.
Camping typeTent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, Don't mind a short walk to tent
What to bringDrinking water, cooking water
Group bookingsSchool groups and Park Eco Pass holders can make a group booking enquiry .
Number of campsites18
Full official description
Facilities: Toilets, unpowered sites, marked sites, barbecue facilities, picnic tables, carpark | What to bring: Drinking water, cooking water | Visitor facilities: Campsites are marked. Sites 1 to 6 are suitable for small caravans (under 15ft or 4.6m), camper trailers and campervans and tents. Sites 7 to 18 are suitable for tents. There is no drinking water at this campground. You can draw water from the Nymboida River, but you'll need to treat or boil it before drinking. No power or shower facilities are available at this campground. Rubbish bins are not available, please take all rubbish with you. There's no mobile phone service or telephone. The nearest mobile service is located around 8km away, at the intersection of Moonpar and Mills Roads. Coin-operated public phones are located at the villages of Cascade and Bostobrick. Toilets Composting toilets Non-flush toilets Types of sites Unpowered sites Marked sites Barbecue facilities Each campsite has a wood barbeque with hot plate. The campground also has a small day-use picnic shelter and gas barbecues. There may be a limited supply of firewood at this campground, so it’s a good idea to bring your own supply. Gas/electric barbecues (free) Wood barbecues Picnic tables Each campsite has a picnic table. Carpark | Permitted: Chemical toilets are permitted, but contents are not to be emptied in the compost toilets or surrounding areas. Fishing Fishing is permitted between 1 November and 31 July only. Fines may apply outside this period. A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters. In order to protect the diminishing numbers of endangered eastern freshwater cod, you're required to release them if caught. | Prohibited: Amplified music is not permitted. Gathering firewood No firewood may be collected from the park. Some firewood is provided, but it's recommended you bring your own supply. Generators Generators are not permitted at this campground. Pets Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information. Smoking NSW national parks are no smoking areas . Search availability

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BeachUnknown50%FishingAvailable100%SwimmingAvailable100%WalksUnknown50%PlayUnknown50%PetsNot allowed100%

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