Fourth Crossing picnic area
Mullion Range State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Fourth Crossing picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Fourth Crossing picnic area is in the Mullion Range State Conservation Area. To get there, travel north-east from Orange along (sealed) Ophir Road 19km to the picnic area.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark at Fourth Crossing picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you at Mullion Range State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The cooler months are a great time for enjoying bushwalks, birdwatching and 4WD touring in the area.
Spring
Relax and dine al fresco surrounded by blooming wildflowers at Fourth Crossing picnic area.
Summer
Cool off with a splash in the creek or go trout fishing when the weather gets steamy.
Winter
The Falls Water Falls is particularly striking when there are high levels of water in Summer Hill Creek following heavy rainfall.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
12°C and 28°C
Highest recorded
38.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 13°C
Lowest recorded
-5.6°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
August
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
98.6mm
Facilities
Toilets
There are accessible composting toilets next to the carpark that you can reach along a short pathway.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Carpark
Step-free access
The picnic area is mostly flat and step-free, with some slightly sloping ground.
Aside from the short pathway to the toilets, there are no other paths - you'll need to cross over grass, hard-packed ground and gravel to reach the other facilities.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Fourth Crossing picnic area is mostly flat and step-free, with some areas that slope slightly. You'll need to cross over grass, gravel and hard-packed ground to get to the picnic tables.
There's an accessible composting toilet set along a short pathway. People with reduced mobility may need assistance on the access ramp due to its slope.
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Campfires are prohibited in this 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
- Bathurst office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6332 7640
- 02 6332 7680 To contact the KARST Conservation Unit in this office.
- npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Level 2, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
Park info
- in Mullion Range State Conservation Area in the Country NSW region
Mullion Range State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.