Brindle Creek picnic area

Brindle Creek picnic area is in the Sheepstation Creek precinct of Border Ranges National Park. To get there:

• From Lismore, head north-west and follow signs to Kyogle for approximately 40km.
• From Kyogle, follow Murwillumbah Road for 30km north to Barkers Vale.
• Enter the eastern precinct of the park along the Tweed Range Scenic Drive
• Follow the signs to Forest Tops campground and take the Brindle Creek turnoff. It's about 2km to the picnic area.

Road quality

The road to Brindle Creek picnic area is a well-maintained gravel road; however, following heavy rains between December to May, the surface can be rough or slippery in parts.

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

Parking is available at on unsealed, gravel Brindle Creek Road at Brindle Creek picnic area.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Border Ranges National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

A picnic at Border Loop lookout and picnic area is a must during autumn. It's also a popular spot to see the historic Border Loop railway line.

Spring

The perfect time to get away from it all on a family camping trip. Sheepstation Creek campground is a great base for exploring Border Ranges National Park.

Summer

Watching the sunrise from Pinnacle lookout offers the best views of the crater escarpment, Wollumbin-Mount Warning and the coast. You're bound to find it a breathtaking experience.

Winter

Take in the park's scenery from the comfort of your car or motor home as you drive along the Tweed Range Scenic drive. Be sure to take some breaks along the way though – you don't want to miss the views.

Rubbish bins are not provided at Brindle Creek picnic area, please take your rubbish with you

Toilets

There are accessible non-flush toilets north of the creek, in the northern part of the picnic area. There's a raised walkway with handrails that leads to the entrance.

• Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

• Brindle Creek picnic area factsheet
• Brindle Creek picnic area map (1.4MB pdf)

Disability access level - medium

Brindle Creek picnic area is mostly flat, but there are some areas where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:

• There are no pathways. From the carpark, you'll need to cross over hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
• The ground may be uneven and there are some steps leading to the picnic tables

There are accessible toilets in the northern part of the picnic area, north of the creek. There's a raised walkway with handrails that leads to the entrance.