Kingfisher Pool picnic area
Heathcote National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Kingfisher Pool picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Kingfisher Pool picnic area is located in the middle of Heathcote National Park, north-west of Waterfall train station in the Sutherland shire. To get there from southern Waterfall:
- Turn right onto Kooraban Street, Waterfall.
- After the ramp, turn right onto Warabin Street.
- Park at the end of Warabin Street and walk into the park via the signposted Bullawarring track—it’s about a 1.5km/1hour walk (one-way) to get to the picnic area.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- No vehicle access
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There is no vehicle access to the picnic area. Parking is available at Warabin Street, Waterfall.
Best times to visit
Heathcote National Park offers an exceptional visit all year round. You're sure to find a walk, tour, activity or attraction to appeal, regardless of the season.
Spring
Visit Heathcote National Park in spring to see blooming Gymea lilies give a scarlet glow to the gullies.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
42°C (1977)
Winter temperature
Average
6°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-0.6° C (1968)
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
254.5mm
Facilities
- You'll need to bring your own drinking and cooking water
- We encourage you to bring your own portable gas stove if you'll be cooking
- There are no toilet facilities available until further notice. The closest facilities are at Waterfall train station.
Picnic tables
Maps and downloads
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
- Royal National Park Visitor Centre
- 8.30am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 9542 0648
- 1300 072 757 for campground and cottage bookings
- npws.royal@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, NSW 2232
Park info
- in Heathcote National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and South Coast regions
Heathcote National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.