Rileys Dam picnic area
Goonoo National Park
Overview
Located in Goonoo National Park, Rileys Dam picnic area is a great spot to enjoy a picnic or go birdwatching.
About a 30-minute drive from Dubbo, Rileys Dam picnic area is an excellent spot for a tranquil day outdoors.
Enjoy lunch at one of the picnic tables, while soaking in the beauty of majestic ironbark and cypress pine forest.
While you eat, listen for the unique calls of noisy friarbirds that can sound like a deep honk or a sharp squawk. Or look out for white-eared honeyeaters that are often spotted soaring above.
These maps give a basic overview of park attractions and facilities, and may not be detailed enough for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/rileys-dam-picnic-area/local-alerts
Park info
- in Goonoo National Park in the Country NSW region
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Rileys Dam picnic area.