Overview
Budderoo National Park offers something rare on Australia's east coast: genuine temperate rainforest. While the country is better known for deserts and eucalypt scrub, this park preserves the Illawarra's remnant rainforests, centred on the Minnamurra catchment.
Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Camping
Carrington Falls campground has only 6 sites—book far in advance, especially for school holidays.
Fees
Minnamurra Rainforest entry: $12/vehicle or $4.40 adult/$2.20 child by public transport. Rest of park is free.
Safety
Supervise children near waterfalls. Snakes are not a concern in the rainforest. General wildlife poses minimal threat if undisturbed.
Transport
Self-drive from Kiama (16 km) is most practical. Weekday-only bus route 125 runs once daily; no weekend service.
Weather
Cool climate year-round (8–26°C). Best visited July–November; September is driest. Avoid Dec–Jan (bushfire season) and Feb–Apr (heavy rain).
