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Brooms Head to Illaroo Hike (18km)

Yuraygir National Park

New South Wales

18km

7.5 hrs

Grade 3

One Way

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Experience the beauty of New South Wales with the 18km Yuraygir coastal walk, starting at 25 Hibiscus Ave and ending at Angophora Grove Walk. This Grade 3 trail, just a stone's throw from Brooms Head, offers a moderate challenge and an opportunity to soak in stunning coastal views, golden beaches, and protected paperbark woodlands. Don't miss the chance to spot whales and dolphins, explore the culturally significant Plover Island at low tide, or pause for a break at the northernmost point of Solitary Islands Marine Park. Perfect for both seasoned hikers and bushwalkers seeking a full-day adventure in the great outdoors.

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Hike overview


Track grade


Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

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Brooms Head to Illaroo Hike (18km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

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Register your plans

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists


Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Yuraygir National Park.

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Accommodation nearby


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Nearby towns: Brooms Head, Grafton, Gulmarrad, Iluka, Maclean, Wooloweyah, Yamba

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Acknowledgement of Country

Brooms head to illaroo hike (18km) trail hiking australia

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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