George Boyd picnic area
Morton National Park
Overview
Enjoy a picnic in Morton National Park at George Boyd picnic area. This Shoalhaven picnic spot is popular with car tourers and bushwalkers, and is close to Jervis Bay.
- Type
- Picnic areas
- Where
- Morton National Park in South Coast, Country NSW
- Accessibility
- Hard
- Entry fees
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Park entry fees apply at Fitzroy Falls and in the Bundanoon area of the park
- Opening times
George Boyd picnic area is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen
- Please note
- Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching.
George Boyd picnic area is an ideal spot to stop, stretch your legs, and refuel with a cuppa or a picnic lunch after driving from Ulladulla, Nowra or Jervis Bay.
Wind through the forest to the escarpment to find it hidden away amongst giant turpentine trees and sandstone rocks laden with moss. There are wood barbecues and picnic tables ready for you to use, and if you’re lucky you may even top off your visit with a lyrebird sighting.
As well as being popular with travellers and car tourers, this shady picnic spot is ideal for families and bushwalkers attempting the myriad of tracks in Morton National Park. Wander up to George Boyd lookout to be rewarded with exquisite Shoalhaven coastal views, or try George Boyd Rainforest walking track.
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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
- Ulladulla office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
- 02 4454 9500
- npws.shoalhaven@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Lot 9 Blackburn Industrial Estate, 6 Coller Road Ulladulla NSW 2539
Park info
- in Morton National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Morton National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Parts of the south-eastern area of this park were once used for military training and may contain unexploded artillery shells. These areas have restrictions in place for your safety.
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Park entry fees:
Fitzroy Falls: $4 per vehicle per day. Bundanoon area: $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and cards accepted.
Buy annual pass