Hidden Treasure picnic area
Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Hidden Treasure picnic area.
Getting there and parking
On entering Copeland Tops State Conservation Area, park in the carpark at the end of Copeland Road, to which Hidden Treasure picnic area is adjoined.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There's a hard-packed ground and gravel carpark at the picnic area. There's also bus parking. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area.
Spring
This season offers mild walking conditions as well as the chance to witness bird migration. For instance, the wompoo fruit-dove – Australia's largest fruit dove – migrates from lower elevations in winter to upland forests in the warmer months.
Summer
There's nothing like rainforest to keep you cool; it's always several degrees less beneath the protective canopy, so enjoy following the park's walking tracks and finding shady places to picnic during the hotter months. The park's raised elevation also contributes to these milder conditions.
Facilities
Drinking water is not available in this park, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Toilets
There is an accessible toilet at the picnic area. You can reach the toilet from the carpark by crossing over gravel onto a timber and enviro-mesh ramp.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
There are accessible picnic tables set on concrete slabs at the picnic area.
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Step-free access
There's step-free access around the picnic area along paths made of hard-packed ground and gravel. There's may be some uneven ground and rocky surfaces.
Ramps and slopes at the picnic area have a maximum gradient of 1:14.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- There's step-free access around the picnic area along hard-packed ground and gravel pathways.
- There may be some uneven ground and rocky surfaces.
- Ramps and slopes at the picnic area have a maximum gradient of 1:14.
- There's an accessible toilet, which you can reach via a timber and enviro-mesh ramp.
- There are accessible picnic tables
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
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
- Gloucester office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6538 5300
- npws.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 59 Church Street, Gloucester NSW 2422
Park info
- in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Copeland Tops State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.