Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Polblue campground and picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Polblue campground and picnic area is in the Polblue precinct of Barrington Tops National Park.
From Gloucester:
- Polblue campground and picnic area is a 70km drive from Gloucester.
- Take Thunderbolts Way from Gloucester for 8km, then continue straight on Scone Road, which later becomes Barrington Tops Forest Road.
- Polblue campground and picnic area is located 7km on the left after passing the Devils Hole campground and lookout.
From Scone:
- Polblue campground and picnic area is a 75km drive from Scone.
- Take Gundy Road from Scone, which becomes Hunter Road after the village of Gundy.
- Continue past Moonan Flat for 1km, and then turn right onto Moonan Brook Road after the small bridge.
- Turn left onto Barrington Tops Forest Road after 3.5km, which leads to the historic ‘Dingo Gate’ at the entry to Stewarts Brook State Forest. Close the Dingo Gate behind you – it helps stop livestock entering the Barrington Tops state forests and National Park/State Conservation Area.
- Polblue campground and picnic area is located 7km on the right after the Dingo Gate.
Road quality
Road quality can change quickly and the gravel surface can be affected by potholes and corrugations.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There is an informal parking area at Polblue campground and picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Barrington Tops National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take to the park's walking tracks to make the most of cooler and drier daytime weather.
Spring
Look out for ground orchids and other wildflowers along the Polblue Swamp walking track.
Summer
Look out for the eastern water dragon basking on rocks around the streams.
Facilities
- Water is not available at this campground
- Bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Toilets
There are 2 accessible toilets at the campground; one is on flat ground with entry straight into the toilet block and the other is accessible via a ramp.
There's also an accessible toilet at the picnic area, which can be reached via a ramp.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
- The picnic tables are set on concrete slabs, with a small lip from the ground onto the concrete.
- There's a section of grass between the path and one picnic table. The other picnic table can be reached by crossing hard-packed gravel.
Barbecue facilities
Free gas barbecues are located within communal rotunda with picnic table. There's a communal fireplace located within rotunda – bring own firewood.
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Step-free access
There are hard-packed ground pathways around the campground but you may need to cross over grass to reach some of the facilities.
The campground is mostly flat. Ramps and slopes have a maximum gradient of 1:14.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There are seats in the communal picnic area near the rotunda. And 1 seat with a backrest between the campground and picnic area.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
- There's step-free access around the campground and picnic area, with hard-packed ground pathways and flat grassy areas.
- There are 2 accessible toilets at the campground and 1 accessible toilet at the picnic area
- There are accessible picnic tables at the picnic area
- There's 1 bench seat with a backrest between the campground and picnic area
- Ramps or slopes at the campground have a maximum gradient of 1:14.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Park info
- in Barrington Tops National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Barrington Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.