Back Creek picnic area
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Back Creek picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Back Creek picnic area is 500m from the Blue Gum Hills Regional Park entry gate, off Minmi Road near Minmi.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available near Back Creek picnic area in a gravel carpark including 3 accessible parking spaces.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting fopr you in Blue Gum Hills National Park. Here are some highlights.
Autumn
A great time for cycling and walking as it cools down after the summer months.
Spring
The weather is beautiful and fresh; perfect for a spot of walking or cycling.
Summer
The picnic and barbecue areas offer lots of shade so it's a good time to visit to escape the heat.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 28°C
Winter temperature
Average
10°C and 18°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
December, January
Driest month
July
Facilities
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Step-free access
There are wide concrete paths that leads from the carpark to the picnic tables and shelters, toilets and benches.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There are benches with backrests set along the concrete paths at the picnic area.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Back Creek picnic area is flat and step-free, with the following accessible facilities:
- 3 accessible parking spaces in the asphalt carpark
- Wide concrete paths that lead to the picnic tables, shelters, bench seats and toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Benches with backrests where you can rest.
Permitted
Pets
Dog walking is permitted in this park away from picnic areas and children's play areas. You'll need to keep your dog on a leash at all times and remember to pick up after them.
Prohibited
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Newcastle office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 4946 4100
- npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1 Wetlands Place, Shortland NSW 2307
Park info
- in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in the North Coast region
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park is open 7.30am to 8pm during daylight savings (7.30am to 5pm at other times), but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.