Wirrila picnic area

Wirrila picnic area is in Deriah Aboriginal Area and located on Carinya Road.

To get there from Narrabri:

• Drive south-east along Old Gunnedah Road for 3km, then turn left onto Kaputar Road.
• After 9km, turn right onto Eulah Creek Road and continue for 5km until you reach the unsealed section.
• Follow the unsealed section of Eulah Creek Road for 6km, past the olive farm, before turning right onto Carinya Road.
• Follow this route up the hill to enter Deriah Aboriginal Area
• After 1km you'll see the information bay on the left
• From the information bay, travel east along Carinya Road for 2km and Wirrila picnic area is on your right.

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Wirrila picnic area can become boggy when it rains.

• Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• All roads require 4WD vehicle

Weather restrictions

• Dry weather only

Parking

There's parking at the picnic area in a gravel carpark, including bus parking (one small bus space).

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Deriah Aboriginal Area. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Enjoy bushwalking or mountain biking along the area's roads and trails.

Spring

A spectacular time to enjoy the activities of the area's abundant birdlife and wildlife.

Summer

Escape the heat of the plains in the dry rainforest, where you can enjoy bushwalking and picnicking as well as a range of cultural activities.

Winter

Soak up the sun while enjoying a picnic and take advantage of the scenic views available on a clear winter day.

Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.

Toilets

There are accessible micro-flush toilets at the picnic area.

• Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

• Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

Step-free access

There is step-free access to the picnic area along a roadbase pathway that leads from the carpark.

There's also a roadbase culture sculpture walk next to the picnic area, but this walk has a series of low steps.

• Step-free outdoor pathways

Seats and resting points

There are 2 large, flat wooden bench seats without backrests along the culture sculpture walk next to the picnic area.

• Wirrila picnic area factsheet
• Wirrila picnic area map (1.7MB pdf)

Disability access level - easy

Wirrila picnic area is flat and step-free, with roadbase pathways that lead from the carpark to the facilities and accessible toilets.

There's a culture sculpture walk next to the picnic area that has a number of low steps. You may need assistance in this area.