Pine Creek
Pine Creek
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Pine Creek is a 10-kilometre one-way downstream paddle route located within Bongil Bongil National Park, near Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales North Coast. The creek flows through a coastal environment characterised by dense casuarina and paperbark forest, saltwater tidal creeks, mangrove-lined channels, and native bush, making it a notable wildlife corridor. The route is graded medium and is recommended for fit, experienced, and self-reliant paddlers. Canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards are all suitable craft.
The put-in is at the riverbank at the end of Burma Road, which requires 4WD access and offers only limited parking with restricted turnaround space for vehicles towing trailers. The take-out is at the Bonville Creek boat ramp off Lyons Road in Sawtell, which sits outside the national park boundary. Because the route is one-way, paddlers must arrange a car shuffle or pickup in advance. From the Bonville Creek boat ramp, it is also possible to paddle upstream along Bonville Creek to Bongil picnic area, where picnic tables, barbecue facilities, and toilets are available.
Timing the paddle to launch at high tide on the outgoing tide is strongly advised. This approach helps avoid obstacles such as fallen tree branches, which can be more problematic at lower water levels. Depending on conditions, paddlers may need to carry their craft over debris near the start of the route. The suggested paddling time for the full 10-kilometre route is three to four hours.
Pine Creek is a designated low-speed waterway with a maximum speed limit of four knots. Motorboats, jet skis, and waterskiing are not permitted on the creek. Paddlers should also avoid walking across any fenced areas within the park, as these protect endangered Floyd's grass. A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required if fishing along the route.
The nearest toilets to the launch point are located at Sid Burke Forest Park, off Pine Creek Way west of the highway. Paddlers should carry a hat, sunscreen, snacks, drinking water, suitable clothing, a first aid kit, and a personal locator beacon. The aquatic environment around the creek is noted as unpredictable, reinforcing the recommendation that this route is suited to experienced paddlers.
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