Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area
Hill End Historic Site
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area is in the centre of Hill End Historic Site. To get there:
- Continue driving on Hill End Road into the township, where it becomes Beyer’s Avenue.
- Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area is on your right
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There's car and bus parking on bitumen seal Beyer’s Avenue. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Hill End Historic Site. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
With sunny, dry days and crisp evenings, it's a great time of year for a camping holiday at Hill End – head to the Village campground or the larger Glendora campground. You could even sign up as a Campground Host.
Spring
Flowers are at their best this time of the year - enjoy cherry blossoms and blooms in the historic cottage gardens.
Winter
The winter light is renowned among artists and photographers - you may even get some shots of snow .
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
40.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 15°C
Lowest recorded
-8.9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April and May
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
108.7mm
Facilities
- Rubbish bins are not available, so please take your rubbish with you when leaving
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Cafe/kiosk
Carpark
Drinking water
Step-free access
The picnic area is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the playground and the picnic area's facilities.
Seats and resting points
There are bench seats with backrests next to the playground.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area is step-free, with the following accessible facilities:
- Accessible toilets
- Bench seats for resting
There are no pathways at the picnic area - you'll need to cross over grass to reach the facilities. The ground may slope slightly in some parts of the reserve.
Permitted
Pets
You can walk your dog on-lead at this location. See other regional parks in NSW that have dog walking areas.
- You will need to keep your dog on a leash at all times and remember to pick up after them.
- Dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs as defined under the Companion Animals Act must be muzzled at all times.
- Dogs are not allowed within 10m of barbecues, picnic tables or children's playgrounds.
Prohibited
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Gathering firewood
Firewood is not supplied and may not be collected from the park.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Hill End Historic Site office
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Closed weekends and public holidays.
- 02 6370 9050
- hill.end@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 5 Beyers Avenue, Hill End NSW 2850
Park info
- in Hill End Historic Site in the Country NSW region
Hill End Historic Site is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.