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Wollomombi Falls picnic area

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

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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

Safety messages

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

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.

Wollomombi Falls picnic area

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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.

  • 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.

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