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Find out more about the features, attractions and landscapes of Hawkesbury Valley.

Picnicking

Mogo (Yengo NP)
A peaceful bush setting close to walking tracks, Finchley Trig and Finchley Aboriginal Site. Park entry fees apply.
Facilities:
  • picnic
  • camping
  • toilets
  • BBQ
  • fees
  • walking
Finchley (Yengo NP)
A small, low-key area adjacent to Finchley Aboriginal Area. Park entry fees apply.
Facilities:
  • picnic
  • camping
  • toilets
  • BBQ
Big Yango (Yengo NP)
A remote site on an old grazing property near Mount Yengo. Park entry fees apply.
Facilities:
  • picnic
  • camping
  • toilets
  • BBQ
  • 4WD
  • walking
Mill Creek (Dharug NP)
Situated beside a clean running creek and surrounded by dense eucalypt forests, Mill Creek is about 8 km from Wisemans Ferry on the northern side of the Hawkesbury River. Adjacent to walking tracks. Park entry fees apply.
Facilities:
  • picnic
  • camping
  • toilets
  • water
  • fireplace
  • walking
  • fees
Wheeny Creek (Wollemi NP)
Wheeny Creek, a tributary of the Colo River, lies 14 km along Comleroy Road (4 km unsealed) from Kurmond on Bells Line of Road. The camping and picnicking sites are spread along grassy terraces beside the sandy creek and beneath tall mountain blue gums.
Facilities:
  • picnic
  • camping
  • toilets
  • BBQ
Burralow Creek (Blue Mountains NP)
Burralow Creek, a tributary of the Grose River, can be reached from Kurrajong Heights (4WD) and east of Bilpin on Bells Line of Road (2WD in dry weather only).
Facilities:
  • picnic
  • camping
  • toilets
  • BBQ
  • 4WD
  • walking
Waratah Native Garden (Blue Mountains NP)
This secluded picnic site is reached from Bells Line of Road 7 km west of Bilpin. The Gorge walking track starts from here.
Facilities:
  • picnic
  • walking
  • toilets
Berambing (Blue Mountains NP)
A roadside area on the northern side of Bells Line of Road, 10 km west of Bilpin and just before the road climbs up onto Mount Tomah.
Facilities:
  • picnic
  • toilets
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden (Bells Line of Road)
Extensive areas to picnic on green lawns amongst the gardens. Entry fee applies.
Facilities:
  • lookout
  • picnic
  • toilets
  • café
  • walking
Mount Banks (Blue Mountains NP)
The picnic area is amongst scribbly gums and wattles, adjacent to Grose Valley views and walking tracks.
Facilities:
  • picnic
  • lookout
  • walking
  • toilets
Pierces Pass (Blue Mountains NP)
A small and shady site off Bells Line of Road, at the top of Pierces Pass walking tack into the Grose Valley.
Facilities:
  • picnic
  • walking
  • toilets
Mount Wilson
The garden village of Mount Wilson, 6.5 km off Bells Line of Road has several picnic areas, including the Cathedral of Ferns Reserve (Blue Mountains City Council).
Facilities:
  • picnic
  • walking
  • toilets
  • eat
Bowens Creek
A small picnic spot at the end of the trafficable part of Bowens Creek Road below Mount Irvine.
Facilities:
  • picnic