Cedar Park picnic area
Ngambaa Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Cedar Park picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Cedar Park picnic area is in the southern precinct of Ngambaa Nature Reserve. To get there:
- From Kempsey, following the Pacific Highway north for approximately 25km
- Turn left onto Old Pacific Highway, look for the signs for Eungai Creek.
- Turn left onto Main Street
- Continue onto Little Tamban Road which becomes Tamban Road
- Turn right into Elliotts Road and continue to Searles Road
- Turn right at Searles Road, then right again at Stockyard Creek Road and follow for approximately 1.3km.
- Turn left into Jacks Road, the picnic area is 1km further on the left.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking is available in a small gravel carpark at Cedar Park picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Ngambaa Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take binoculars in the short walk from Cedar Park picnic area, keeping your eyes open for native birds and koalas.
Spring
Take a scenic drive through the reserve, keeping an eye out for wildflowers.
Summer
Have a barbecue at Cedar Park picnic area, cooling your feet in Stockyard Creek.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17.4°C and 28.8°C
Highest recorded
43°C
Winter temperature
Average
6.3°C and 20.3°C
Lowest recorded
-1.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February and March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
314.5mm
Facilities
- Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
- You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (firewood supplied)
Carpark
Step-free access
The picnic area is flat and step-free, with a slightly sloped gravel path that leads to the toilets. There are no other pathways - you'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the rest of the facilities.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
- Cedar Park picnic area is flat and step-free.
- There's an accessible toilet that's set along a slightly sloped gravel path.
- There are no other pathways at the picnic area - you'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the rest of the facilities.
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
- Coffs Harbour office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6652 0900
- npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Park info
- in Ngambaa Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
Ngambaa Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.