Williams River picnic area
Barrington Tops National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Williams River picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Williams River picnic area is in the Lagoon Pinch to Williams River precinct of Barrington Tops National Park. To get there:
- Take Chichester Dam Road from Dungog for approximately 10km
- Turn left into Salisbury Road
- Continue on for approximately 30km and look for the signs to the picnic area
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There's parking at Williams River picnic area, including 1 accessible parking space with a concrete path next to it that leads to the picnic area facilities.
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
Toilets
The toilet block is at the end of a concrete path and includes an accessible toilet with a handrail.
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Step-free access
There's step-free access around the picnic area via concrete paths. There's a path to the lookout that has wider sections for passing.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
- The picnic area is flat and step-free with concrete paths.
- There is an accessible toilet with a handrail.
- The path to the lookout is easily accessible and has wider sections for passing. At the lookout, clear perspex panels make it easy to look out and view the gorge below.
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.