Woolgoolga Creek picnic area

Woolgoolga Creek picnic area is in the Woolgoolga Creek precinct of Sherwood Nature Reserve. To get there:

• From Woolgoolga, drive west along Woolgoolga Creek Road.
• Follow the signs to the picnic area

Please note there is no vehicle access from Powerline Road.

Road quality

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

Parking is available in a gravel carpark at Woolgoolga Creek picnic area.

There are lots of great things waiting for you at Sherwood Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

See magnificent quandong trees as their fruits turn blue and fallen leaves carpet the rainforest floor with red.

Spring

A fantastic time to see rainforest birds while they're nesting and wildflowers in the heathland.

Summer

Enjoy the tranquillity in the rainforest and some cool respite from the summer heat.

Winter

Bask in the winter sun at Woolgoolga Creek picnic area and enjoy a sheltered walk in the rainforest.

Toilets

There an accessible non-flush toilet at the picnic area, that's set at the top of a slight incline.

• Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

• Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

Step-free access

The picnic area is flat and step-free, with a paved pathway that leads to the first picnic table and the display shelter.

You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the other picnic tables, barbecue and the toilets.

• Step-free outdoor pathways

• Woolgoolga Creek picnic area factsheet
• Woolgoolga Creek picnic area map (2.2MB pdf)

Disability access level - easy

Woolgoolga Creek picnic area is flat and step-free with:

• A paved path that leads to the first picnic table and display shelter
• An accessible non-flush toilet. The toilet is set at the top of a slight incline, assistance may be required to get up the small hill.
• Accessible picnic tables

You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach most of the picnic tables, the barbecue and the toilets.