Dandahra picnic area
Gibraltar Range National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Dandahra picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Dandahra picnic area is in the Dandahra precinct of Gibraltar Range National Park. To get there:
- From Glen Innes, travel 68km east along Gwydir Highway.
- From Grafton, travel 92km west along Gwydir Highway.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in bitumen carparks at Dandahra picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Gibraltar Range National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
The most popular time of the year to visit, spring sees the park erupt into a vibrant display of wildflowers, including the Gibraltar waratah.
Summer
Take in an early morning bushwalk before the day heats up, then cool down in one of the many waterways, like the Little Dandahra Creek.
Winter
It can be below freezing at night, but the daytime temperatures make this the best time of the year to take in some of the longer treks like the Gibraltar-Washpool World Heritage walk.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 24.1°C
Highest recorded
35°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 13.2°C
Lowest recorded
-8.9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
258.4mm
Facilities
Toilets
There is an amenities block at the picnic area with flush toilets, including an accessible toilet.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Public phone
Step-free access
There is step-free access around the picnic area along gravel pathways that lead from the carpark to the toilet facilities and also to some of the picnic tables.
At one of the carparks, there are 4 steps with a handrail but there's alternate ramp access to get to the picnic area.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There are 2 platform-style benches without backrests near the display shelter.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Dandahra picnic area is flat and mostly step-free with:
- Gravel pathways that lead from the carpark to the toilet facilities and also to some of the picnic tables
- An accessible amenities block with an accessible toilet
- Platform-style benches for resting near the display shelter.
Some of the picnic tables are not set along the gravel pathway - you'll need to cross over flat grass to reach them.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Firewood may not be collected from the park.
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
- Glen Innes office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6739 0700
- npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
Park info
- in Gibraltar Range National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Gibraltar Range National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, road damage, or high fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change and display your receipt.
Buy annual pass