Brunswick River picnic area

Brunswick River picnic area is in the Oyster Lease precinct of Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve. To get there:

• Drive north from Brunswick Heads along Brunswick Valley Way and cross Brunswick River on Durrungbil Bridge
• When on the northern side, do a U-turn at the first roundabout (Rajah Road) to head south along Brunswick Valley Way.
• Take the first left into Oyster Lease Road
• Follow to the carpark at the end

Road quality

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

There's parking in a gravel carpark at Brunswick River picnic area.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.

Spring

During this season humpback whales accompanied by new calves and migratory shorebirds can be seen. Look out for bar-tailed godwits, which undertake the longest non-stop migratory flight of any bird in the world.

Winter

Late June and early July is the peak time to see humpback whales migrating north to mate and calve in tropical waters. New Brighton Beach and the north wall of Brunswick River are the best viewing spots.

Drinking water is not available in this area.

Picnic tables

Step-free access

The picnic area is mostly flat and step-free. There are a range of surfaces including flat grass, hard-packed ground and soft sand.

• Brunswick River picnic area factsheet
• Brunswick River picnic area map (2.3MB pdf)

Disability access level - medium

The picnic area is mostly flat and step-free with a mixture of surfaces including flat grass, soft sand, gravel and hard-packed ground. People with reduced mobility may need assistance on some of these surfaces.