Gur-um-bee picnic area
Wallingat National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Gur-um-bee picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Gur-um-bee picnic area is in Wallingat National Park. To get there:
- Turn off Lakes Way at Sugar Creek Road
- Follow Sugar Creek Road up into the park. The picnic area is on the intersection with Thomas Road.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark at Gur-um-bee picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Wallingat National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
With temperatures slightly cooler, explore the network of gravel roads by foot or on a mountain bike.
Spring
With the wildflowers - including the purple blooms of the velvet mint-bush - coming out, this is a great time for birdwatching.
Summer
The weather is warm and sunny, so now's the time to pitch a tent and stay for a few days. Make the most of the boat ramp at Cockatoo picnic area Head to Sugar Creek picnic area and, after lunch, take a walk through the cool forest. .
Winter
Visitor numbers are down, so take the car along the park's unsealed roads and discover the forest, rivers and lake.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
45.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
7°C and 21°C
Lowest recorded
-5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
Sept
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
280.2mm
Facilities
Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Picnic tables
Carpark
Step-free access
The picnic area is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground, gravel and grass to reach the picnic shelter and information shelter.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Gur-um-bee picnic area is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass, gravel and hard-packed ground to reach the picnic shelter and display shelter.
Prohibited
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
- Booti Booti Office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed public holidays.
- 02 6591 0300
- npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au
- The Ruins campground, Booti Booti National Park, 4374 The Lakes Way, Booti Booti 2428
Park info
- in Wallingat National Park in the North Coast region
Wallingat National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.