Dooragan Summit picnic area
Enjoy Dooragan Summit picnic area near Laurieton for its stunning panoramic scenery. After gazing at coastal vistas, have a picnic or walk to more fantastic viewpoints.
- Where
- Dooragan National Park in North Coast
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Starrs Creek picnic area
Great for picnicking and birdwatching, Starrs Creek picnic area in Coorabakh National Park also offers an elevated boardwalk that opens up the rainforest on an easy walk.
- Where
- Coorabakh National Park in North Coast
Bird Tree picnic area
Bird Tree picnic area offers access to some of the largest blackbutt trees in NSW, with a short trail perfect for walking with children and plenty of places to picnic.
- Where
- Middle Brother National Park in North Coast
Brimbin picnic area
Not far from Taree, Brimbin picnic area’s idyllic riverside location is a great spot for picnicking, barbecues, canoeing and birdwatching. It’s also where Dawson River walking track begins in Brimbin Nature Reserve.
- Where
- Brimbin Nature Reserve in North Coast
Queens Lake picnic area
Perfect for swimming, boating and fishing, Queens Lake picnic area, in Queens Lake Nature Reserve, is an ideal family day out on the Mid North Coast, near Port Macquarie.
- Where
- Queens Lake Nature Reserve in North Coast
Abbey Creek picnic area
Abbey Creek picnic area in the southern section of Crowdy Bay National Park offers sheltered tables and direct beach access for swimming, surfing and whale watching.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Crowdy Bay National Park in North Coast
Laurieton track
This challenging walk from Laurieton town to scenic Dooragan Summit picnic area on North Brother Mountain is not to be missed. The views are some of the best across northern New South Wales.
- Distance
- 3km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Dooragan National Park in North Coast
Rainforest loop
This relaxing walk close to Laurieton and Port Macquarie loops through rainforest to a remote lookout with coastal views, before returning to Dooragan Summit picnic area.
- Distance
- 0.6km loop
- Time
- 15 - 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Dooragan National Park in North Coast
Big Nellie lookout and picnic area
Big Nellie, in Coorabakh National Park, and the scenic lookout at its base offers a vantage point for photography and birdwatching, as well as a great place to picnic.
- Where
- Coorabakh National Park in North Coast
Flat Rock lookout
Flat Rock lookout offers scenic views over the Coxcomb, Goonook and Killabakh nature reserves, as well as great picnicking and birdwatching opportunities.
- Where
- Coorabakh National Park in North Coast