Moore Park picnic area
Moore Park Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Moore Park picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Moore Park picnic area is at the northern end of Moore Park Nature Reserve. To get there:
- From Summerland Way at Old Grevillia, travel 1.1km along Findon Creek Road.
- The picnic area is located on the right, immediately before the first bridge over Richmond River.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in gravel and grass carparks at Moore Park picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you at Moore Park Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The ripening figs attract numbers of rainforest pigeons.
Spring
The silky oaks are in bloom, their gold flowers brightening the forest.
Summer
More than 10,000 flying foxes use the reserve as a maternity ward. Please ensure you do not disturb them.
Winter
Frosts and fogs hug the forest in the early morning, but once they lift the days are glorious.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
42.9°C
Winter temperature
Average
4°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
-1.4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
210mm
Facilities
- You'll need to bring your own drinking and cooking water
- You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
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 facilities.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Moore Park picnic area is mostly flat and step-free, with the following accessible facilities:
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible picnic tables
The picnic area doesn't have pathways - people with reduced mobility may need assistance to cross over flat grass to reach the facilities.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Firewood is not supplied and may not be collected from the reserve.
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
- Kyogle office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6632 0000
- npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 136 Summerland Way, Kyogle NSW 2474
Park info
- in Moore Park Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
Moore Park Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, flooding or fire danger.