Big Volcano® (Wollumbin) Visitor Guide
Gold Coast Hinterland region of New South Wales and Queensland, Australia.
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Natural and Scenic Attractions
When visiting our natural and scenic attractions please observe the Parks & Wildlife Code and check out the general Guidelines for Ecotourists. If you prefer someone else to do the driving (and talking!), visit Eco Tours and Nature Tours for the operators in our region.
See also: National Parks - Introduction and General Information.
Webmaster note: Advisories checked/updated: 4pm, July 10th, 2020.
NSW NPWS
Some NSW national parks and camp grounds in this region are closed, including Wollumbin National Park. Please check NPWS alerts for more details.
COVID-19 update. Protecting the health and safety of our visitors and staff is the highest priority for NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Most NPWS campgrounds, cabins and cottages will reopen from Monday 1 June, in line with the easing of holiday travel restrictions announced by the NSW Government. Last updated: 1:00pm, 22 June 2020.
You are now required to make a booking for all campgrounds and campsites in national parks. This includes locations that were previously available for use without a booking. This is necessary to protect our visitors and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The booking rules or maximum capacity may have changed for your preferred destination, so please check the webpage for your chosen campground before planning your visit.
QLD Parks Service (QPWS)
Important updates: coronavirus (COVID-19) Queensland national park and State forest sites that were closed due to COVID-19 are now open.
Bookings for camping and vehicle access permits can be made online via the Queensland National Parks Booking Service. Telephone bookings and some over-the-counter agent bookings resumed from Monday 15 June 2020.
Camping and vehicle access in national parks
Please note some conditions are in place to support Queensland Health directives to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep our visitors safe. This includes:
- limiting the number of campsites to assist with social distancing
- limiting the number of people who are able to access amenities at any one time
- enhancing cleaning regimes
- keeping contact information for all persons making bookings for contract tracing purposes.
Visitors must not attend a campsite if they have been to a declared COVID-19 Hotspot in the previous 14 days, have been in contact with a known COVID-19 case, or have symptoms related to COVID-19.
We request those who are able to be self-contained do so to reduce the number of people using facilities.
Bookings are essential: Camping areas and vehicle access permits (all locations except Minjerribah and Mulgumpin) – book online via Queensland National Parks Booking Service
Before visiting a national park
- Always check Park Alerts before leaving home for up-to-date information for a specific location.
- Only visit open sites where there are car spaces available in the car park, follow social distancing measures and adhere to public gathering numbers.
- Do not attempt to visit any closed areas, unless authorised, for your own safety and protection, and that of your community.
- Please exercise appropriate hygiene with regard to washing hands with soap, use of sanitisers, and leave no trace behind when you depart.
A number of sites remain closed, and other local closures or restricted access to facilities may apply for management purposes—check the specific location at Park Alerts.
Open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm seven days a week. Visit a wildlife park with a difference! Nestled in secluded bushland in the heart of Queensland's Gold Coast, come and view animals in surroundings similar to their natural habitat and enjoy daily ranger-guided wildlife shows. Family ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children) - $54.90, Adults $21.50, Concession $14.25
Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens
Open 8am-4pm Weekdays, 9am-4pm weekends and public holidays, there are more than 490 species planted. Look for the Koalas that visit the Eucalypt stand on the edge of the gardens. Self guided walk brochures are availalble onsite, and guided tours by arrangement. Some walking tracks are sealed and wheelchair friendly.
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Webmaster note: Advisories checked/updated: 4pm, July 10th, 2020.
NSW NPWS
Some NSW national parks and camp grounds in this region are closed, including Wollumbin National Park. Please check NPWS alerts for more details.
COVID-19 update. Protecting the health and safety of our visitors and staff is the highest priority for NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Most NPWS campgrounds, cabins and cottages will reopen from Monday 1 June, in line with the easing of holiday travel restrictions announced by the NSW Government. Last updated: 1:00pm, 22 June 2020.
You are now required to make a booking for all campgrounds and campsites in national parks. This includes locations that were previously available for use without a booking. This is necessary to protect our visitors and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The booking rules or maximum capacity may have changed for your preferred destination, so please check the webpage for your chosen campground before planning your visit.
QLD Parks Service (QPWS)
Important updates: coronavirus (COVID-19) Queensland national park and State forest sites that were closed due to COVID-19 are now open.
Bookings for camping and vehicle access permits can be made online via the Queensland National Parks Booking Service. Telephone bookings and some over-the-counter agent bookings resumed from Monday 15 June 2020.
Camping and vehicle access in national parks
Please note some conditions are in place to support Queensland Health directives to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep our visitors safe. This includes:
- limiting the number of campsites to assist with social distancing
- limiting the number of people who are able to access amenities at any one time
- enhancing cleaning regimes
- keeping contact information for all persons making bookings for contract tracing purposes.
Visitors must not attend a campsite if they have been to a declared COVID-19 Hotspot in the previous 14 days, have been in contact with a known COVID-19 case, or have symptoms related to COVID-19.
We request those who are able to be self-contained do so to reduce the number of people using facilities.
Bookings are essential: Camping areas and vehicle access permits (all locations except Minjerribah and Mulgumpin) – book online via Queensland National Parks Booking Service
Before visiting a national park
- Always check Park Alerts before leaving home for up-to-date information for a specific location.
- Only visit open sites where there are car spaces available in the car park, follow social distancing measures and adhere to public gathering numbers.
- Do not attempt to visit any closed areas, unless authorised, for your own safety and protection, and that of your community.
- Please exercise appropriate hygiene with regard to washing hands with soap, use of sanitisers, and leave no trace behind when you depart.
A number of sites remain closed, and other local closures or restricted access to facilities may apply for management purposes—check the specific location at Park Alerts.
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Nature Reserves and Wildlife Refuges
Webmaster note: Advisories checked/updated: 4pm, July 10th, 2020.
NSW NPWS
Some NSW national parks and camp grounds in this region are closed, including Wollumbin National Park. Please check NPWS alerts for more details.
COVID-19 update. Protecting the health and safety of our visitors and staff is the highest priority for NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Most NPWS campgrounds, cabins and cottages will reopen from Monday 1 June, in line with the easing of holiday travel restrictions announced by the NSW Government. Last updated: 1:00pm, 22 June 2020.
You are now required to make a booking for all campgrounds and campsites in national parks. This includes locations that were previously available for use without a booking. This is necessary to protect our visitors and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The booking rules or maximum capacity may have changed for your preferred destination, so please check the webpage for your chosen campground before planning your visit.
QLD Parks Service (QPWS)
Important updates: coronavirus (COVID-19) Queensland national park and State forest sites that were closed due to COVID-19 are now open.
Bookings for camping and vehicle access permits can be made online via the Queensland National Parks Booking Service. Telephone bookings and some over-the-counter agent bookings resumed from Monday 15 June 2020.
Camping and vehicle access in national parks
Please note some conditions are in place to support Queensland Health directives to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep our visitors safe. This includes:
- limiting the number of campsites to assist with social distancing
- limiting the number of people who are able to access amenities at any one time
- enhancing cleaning regimes
- keeping contact information for all persons making bookings for contract tracing purposes.
Visitors must not attend a campsite if they have been to a declared COVID-19 Hotspot in the previous 14 days, have been in contact with a known COVID-19 case, or have symptoms related to COVID-19.
We request those who are able to be self-contained do so to reduce the number of people using facilities.
Bookings are essential: Camping areas and vehicle access permits (all locations except Minjerribah and Mulgumpin) – book online via Queensland National Parks Booking Service
Before visiting a national park
- Always check Park Alerts before leaving home for up-to-date information for a specific location.
- Only visit open sites where there are car spaces available in the car park, follow social distancing measures and adhere to public gathering numbers.
- Do not attempt to visit any closed areas, unless authorised, for your own safety and protection, and that of your community.
- Please exercise appropriate hygiene with regard to washing hands with soap, use of sanitisers, and leave no trace behind when you depart.
A number of sites remain closed, and other local closures or restricted access to facilities may apply for management purposes—check the specific location at Park Alerts.
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