Little Llangothlin picnic area
Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Little Llangothlin picnic area.
Getting there and parking
On entering Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve, continue driving along Bagot Road until you reach the Little Llangothlin picnic area carpark.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in a small carpark at Little Llangothlin picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Excellent weather for bushwalking along Lagoon Circuit walking track, with plenty of birdwatching along the way.
Spring
See the lagoon bustle with birdlife, surrounded by green vegetation and spring flowers.
Summer
A great time to enjoy walking and picnicking by the lagoon.
Winter
Rug up and walk around the lagoon for opportunities to spot winter bird species.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
10°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
31.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
-0.6°C and 12°C
Lowest recorded
-7.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
300mm
Facilities
Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Amenities
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Step-free access
- The picnic area is flat and step-free, with a 1.2m-wide paved footpath that leads from the carpark to the picnic area.
- The path goes past the display shelter, but you'll need to cross over short stretches of flat grass to reach the picnic tables.
- There's a hard-packed ground path that goes from the picnic area to the lake.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There's a bench seat with the backrest at the end of the path that leads to Little Llangothlin Lake.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Little Llangothlin picnic area is flat and step-free with:
- A 1.2m-wide paved footpath that leads from the carpark to the picnic area.
- A hard-packed ground path that goes from the picnic area to the lake.
- An accessible non-flush toilet which you can reach along the compacted roadway.
- A bench seat for resting by the lake.
The paved path that runs through the picnic area goes past the display shelter, but you'll need to cross over short stretches of flat grass to reach the picnic tables.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Firewood is not supplied and may not be collected from the park.
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.
Operated by
- Glen Innes office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6739 0700
- npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
Park info
- in Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve in the Country NSW region
Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.