Dalnan picnic area
Tweed Heads Historic Site
Overview
Dalnan picnic area is in Tweed Heads Historic Site near Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Rest and relax in this peaceful, shaded spot when you come to discover local Aboriginal culture.
Dalnan means calm or peaceful in the language of the local Aboriginal people. Set up at one of several picnic tables before visiting Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre just a stone's throw away.
If you feel like stretching your legs after a tasty barbecue feast, try Walk on Water walking track. It's a great way to explore still more fascinating Aboriginal cultural heritage in a beautiful bushland setting.
Nearby
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Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre an ideal school excursion or day trip for learning about Aboriginal culture. Listen to Aboriginal guides and enjoy a picnic.
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Walk on Water walking track
Take this short walk and experience Aboriginal cultural heritage, sacred sites and beautiful natural scenery, with great birdwatching and photography opportunities.
These maps give a basic overview of park attractions and facilities, and may not be detailed enough for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Murwillumbah office
- npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Tweed Heads Historic Site in the North Coast region
Tweed Heads Historic Site is always open, but Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre is open 10am-3pm Monday to Thursday.
What's nearby:
Things to do (74)
- Aboriginal culture (6)
- Adventure sports (1)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (20)
- Cafes and kiosks (4)
- Canoeing/paddling (4)
- Cultural heritage (1)
- Cycling (5)
- Educational activities (2)
- Environmental appreciation/study (1)
- Fishing (3)
- Historic heritage (6)
- Horse riding (4)
- Other experiences (2)
- Picnics and barbecues (17)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (2)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (1)
- Sightseeing (30)
- Snorkelling and scuba (2)
- Surfing (8)
- Swimming (7)
- Visitor centres (2)
- Walking (37)
- Waterfalls (15)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (4)