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

Picnicking

Spring Gully and Big River (Goulburn River NP)
Two sites with basic facilities beside the Goulburn River, some 15 km along the 2WD dry weather Mogo Road from the village of Wollar. Big River access is by 4WD.
Facilities:
  • walking
Lees Pinch (Goulburn River NP)
About 20 km from Bylong, the Ringwood Road climbs onto the escarpment of Goulburn River National Park at Lees Pinch. A small picnic area adjoins the short walk to a lookout.
Facilities:
  • walking
Honeysuckle Creek (Wollemi National Park)
This grassy spot is on Bylong Valley Way 2.5 km west of the top of Coxs Gap. Rest in the cool shade of kurrajong and white box trees.
Facilities:
  • walking
Phipps Cutting (Wollemi National Park)
This small roadside picnic area is located on the Bylong Valley Way 8.5 km west of Baerami. A slip-road allows parking off the main road and a short walking track explores the adjacent old coach road.
Facilities:
  • walking
Baerami Creek (Wollemi National Park)
The picnic area is beside the historic oil shale mining relics, 25 km from the small village of Baerami.
Facilities:
  • walking

Many of the towns, villages and local parks throughout the area also provide picnic facilities.