Bird Tree picnic area
Middle Brother National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Bird Tree picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Bird Tree picnic area is in Middle Brother National Park. To get there:
- Turn west off Pacific Highway at TV Road, following it until you reach the intersection with Grey Gum Ridge Road.
- Turn left and drive 1.8km before reaching the Mudfords Road intersection
- Turn right and continue along Grey Gum Ridge Road for 1.2 km, then turn right into Bird Tree trail.
- A walking track at the end leads to Bird Tree picnic area
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Bird Tree picnic area can become boggy when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles (no long vehicle access)
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking is available at Bird Tree picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Middle Brother National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Any time of year is great for visiting Bird Tree and Benaroon, but come in autumn to escape the summer heat and settle down for a relaxing picnic.
Spring
In late spring, North Brother wattle flowers with bright yellow spikes, adding a scenic flourish to the park.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 25.6°C
Highest recorded
25.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
5.9°C and 17.3°C
Lowest recorded
5.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
310.6mm
Facilities
Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Picnic tables
Carpark
Maps and downloads
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
- Port Macquarie office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6588 5555 for general enquiries only, no bookings.
- npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 22 Blackbutt Road, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Park info
- in Middle Brother National Park in the North Coast region
Middle Brother National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.