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Durawi picnic area

Bents Basin State Conservation Area

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Nearby picnic areas

  • Green grass and trees in Bents Basin Road picnic area. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

    Bents Basin Road picnic area

    Take the family for a day out at Bents Basin Road picnic area. Go swimming, walking and fishing before cooking up a barbecue feast to enjoy at this scenic spot.

 

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Nearby camping and accommodation

  • Bents Basin campground. Photo: John Yurasek © DPIE

    Bents Basin campground

    A great family camping spot in Sydney, Bents Basin campground offers sites for tents, trailer and caravans in a scenic location by the water – go fishing and kayaking.

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Durawi picnic area

Park info

  • in Bents Basin State Conservation Area in the Sydney and surrounds region

  • Bents Basin State Conservation Area is open 8am to 6pm from May to August and 8am to 8pm from September to April. The park may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from on-park pay machines that accept coins and credit cards, and you can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.

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