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Honeysuckle picnic area

Barrington Tops National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about the Honeysuckle picnic area.

Getting there and parking

Honeysuckle picnic area is in the Polblue and Devils Hole precinct of Barrington Tops National Park. To get there:

From Gloucester

Take Thunderbolts Way; this road becomes Scone Road and Barrington Tops Forest Road.
The picnic area is on the left near the northern entrance to the park

From Scone:

Take the Hunter Road from Scone
Turn right on to Moonan Brook Road, then turn left on Barrington Tops Forest Road.
The picnic area is on the right, 6km past Devils Hole.

Road quality

Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Honeysuckle picnic area.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Barrington Tops National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Take to the park's walking tracks to make the most of cooler and drier daytime weather.

Spring

Look out for ground orchids and other wildflowers along the Polblue Swamp walking track.

Summer

Look out for the eastern water dragon basking on rocks around the streams.

Facilities

More toilet facilities are available at Devils Hole picnic area.

Toilets

Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)

Carpark

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

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

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 Barrington Tops National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Barrington Tops National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.