The Pines picnic area

The Pines picnic area is in the central precinct of Yarriabini National Park. To get there:

• From Macksville, follow the Pacific Highway south for approximately 5km
• Turn right onto Scotts Head Road and follow for approximately 5km
• Turn right into Way Way Creek Road and continue until you reach the picnic area

Road quality

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

• Parking is available in a roadbase carpark at The Pines picnic area, including 1 accessible parking spot.
• Mini-bus parking is available.

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

Autumn

Take your mountain bike along Way Way Creek Road and feel the refreshing air in the forest.

Spring

Enjoy a scenic drive along Way Way Creek Road, with its bubbling creek crossings and vibrant green forest.

Summer

Enjoy a picnic under the shade and wander through the cool rainforest at The Pines picnic area.

Winter

Admire the colourful banksias in flower along Tower Road as you head up to Yarriabini lookout to see spectacular views of Macleay Valley.

You'll need to bring your own drinking water.

Toilets

• Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

• Gas/electric barbecues (free)
• Wood barbecues (firewood supplied)
• Fire rings (firewood supplied)

Carpark

Step-free access

The picnic area is flat and step-free, with a single roadbase path that runs through the middle from the carpark to the toilets.

You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the rest of the facilities.

• Step-free outdoor pathways

• The Pines picnic area factsheet
• The Pines picnic area map (2.6MB pdf)

Disability access level - medium

The Pines picnic area is flat and step-free with the following accessible facilities:

• 1 accessible parking space in the roadbase carpark
• Accessible non-flush toilets set at the end of a roadbase path. The toilets have a ramp leading to the entrance.

The path that leads to the toilets is the only pathway at the picnic area. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the picnic tables, shelters and barbecues.