Astills picnic area
Get together for a picnic near Cessnock under the shady gums at Astills picnic area, then head off for a bike ride through Werakata National Park.
- Where
- Werakata National Park in North Coast
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Back Creek picnic area
Back Creek picnic area, set in a beautiful dry eucalypt forest, offers great spots for picnics and cricket games, is close to easy walking tracks and features a maze.
- Where
- Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in North Coast
Boarding House Dam picnic area
A popular picnic spot with daytrippers in summer, Boarding House Dam picnic area offers all the amenities, as well as local history, paddling, and hiking opportunities.
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Elizabeth Bay picnic area
Enjoy a day out at this perfect picnic spot on the shores of tranquil Elizabeth Bay. Bring your boat and fishing rod, and don’t forget your swimmers.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Munmorah State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast
Finchley lookout
Finchley lookout offers spectacular views over this remote wilderness area and an insight into the Aboriginal cultural heritage of Yengo National Park.
Monkey Face lookout
Monkey Face lookout provides excellent scenic views over the Martinsville Valley, with space for a picnic.
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Palms picnic area
Hidden away in a grove of shady palms with free barbecues and picnic tables, Palms picnic area is a little haven you might want to keep under wraps.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Munmorah State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast
Riverside Park
The family-friendly Riverside Park, near Newcastle, is the perfect base for cycling, walking, fishing and birdwatching on Ash Island.
- Where
- Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
Village Green picnic area and playground
With picnic tables, barbecues, mountain biking trails, an interactive and accessible playground and bushland setting, Village Green picnic area and playground is ideal for families and large groups.
- Where
- Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in North Coast
Dudley Beach
Escape the crowds at Dudley Beach in Glenrock State Conservation Area, near Newcastle. Enjoy a picnic on the sand, paddle along the shore or search for fossils among the rockpools.