About Red Rock

Described by Tourism NSW as the closest thing to heaven on earth, Red Rock is a quiet seaside village on the NSW North Coast. Just 6 km from the Pacific Highway, 580 km (approx 7½ hours) north of Sydney and 370 km (approx 4½ hours) south of Brisbane. The nearest towns are Woolgoolga (10 mins) and Coffs Harbour (30 mins).

The Corindi River estuary offers shady picnic tables, children's playground and shop with basic supplies and takeaway food. Fish, swim, snorkel or just relax in the shade and watch the tide ebb and flow! There are also two ocean beaches - Red Rock beach at the estuary and Back Beach running all the way south to Woolgoolga.

Things to do and see

Nature walks
Corymbia Cottage sits opposite the forested section of Red Rock Reserve. Stroll along the level path / boardwalk through the reserve to the boat ramp. Look out for a variety of bird and plant life as you pass through coastal heath, melaleuca and tall eucalypt forest, and mangrove woodland. Allow 40 minutes each way. Or take the short cut - less than 10 minutes - skirting around littoral rainforest.

Birdwatching
Yuraygir National Park extends both north and south of the village, and shares many habitats and species.  The estuary at Red Rock is home to one of the most southerly nesting pairs of Beach Stone Curlew. Other notable residents include Little Terns, Little Emu Wrens and Ground Parrots. A full bird list for the park is provided in the Cottage. Please contact us by email if you have any specific birding questions, or click on the link for more details about the park and its flora and fauna.

Swimming, fishing, whale watching
Swimming is hard work! At Red Rock you can jump in the river mouth and ride home with the incoming tide. Fish from the river or two beaches for flathead, jewfish and bream. Wade across the river at low tide into the national park. April and November are the peak whale watching months, with over 2000 whales passing each season. Fishing and whale watching tours operate from Coffs Harbour.

Photos
View some pictures of the village and the cottage on our pictures page.

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