Wollomombi Falls picnic area
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Wollomombi Falls picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Wollomombi Falls picnic area is in the Wollomombi Falls precinct of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. To get there follow the signs on Waterfall Way about 38kms from Armidale and 40kms from Ebor.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in bitumen carparks at Wollomombi Falls campground and picnic area and at Edgars lookout. The carparks include 1 accessible parking space.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
A great time to tackle the Green Gully track when the days are not too hot and the nights not too cold.
Spring
The heathlands are a riot of colour when the flowers are out.
Summer
The waterfalls are likely to be at their most impressive after the summer rains.
Winter
Crisp, cool and clear days are good for a brisk half day bushwalk.
Facilities
Water is available but it's not treated so you'll need to boil it before drinking'
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Step-free access
The picnic area is flat and step-free, with bitumen pathways that lead from the carpark to the facilities and the nearby lookout.
Some of the picnic tables and barbecues lie off the bitumen path - you'll need to cross over short stretches of flat grass to reach them.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There are 4 bench seats at the picnic area.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Wollomombi Falls picnic area is flat and step-free with:
- Bitumen pathways that go from the carpark to the facilities and the nearby lookout
- Accessible toilets and picnic tables
- 1 accessible parking space
- Bench seats for resting
Some of the picnic tables and barbecues lie off the bitumen path - you'll need to cross over short stretches of flat grass to reach them.
Prohibited
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
- Armidale office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
- 02 6738 9100
- npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 145 Miller Street, Armidale NSW 2350
Park info
- in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.
Contact us for permits