Blue Gum Hills Regional Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Blue Gum Hills Regional Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Newcastle, travel towards Wallsend and follow Minmi Road to Minmi village. The park entry gates will be on your lefts, approximately 500m before the village.
To access the park from the F3, take the Newcastle Link road exit and turn left onto Woodford Street. Turn right into Minmi Road at the lights and you'll see the park entry gates on the right about 500m along Minmi Road.
Park entry points
- Blue Gum Hills access See on map
Parking
- Back Creek picnic area See on map
- Village Green picnic area and playground See on map
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW for more information.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting fopr you in Blue Gum Hills National Park. Here are some highlights.
Autumn
A great time for cycling and walking as it cools down after the summer months.
Spring
The weather is beautiful and fresh; perfect for a spot of walking or cycling.
Summer
The picnic and barbecue areas offer lots of shade so it's a good time to visit to escape the heat.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 28°C
Winter temperature
Average
10°C and 18°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
December, January
Driest month
July
Facilities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Pets
You can walk your dog on-lead at this location. See other regional parks in NSW that have dog walking areas.
Dog walking is permitted in this park away from picnic areas and children's play areas. You will need to keep them on a leash at all times and remember to pick up after them.
Contact
- in the North Coast region
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park is open 7.30am to 8pm during daylight savings (7.30am to 5pm at other times), but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Newcastle office
02 4946 4100
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 1 Wetlands Place, Shortland NSW 2307
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Email: npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Newcastle office
Nearby towns
Warners Bay (16 km)
Warners Bay offers a great lifestyle with a vibrant cultural precinct. It's a pretty lakeside suburb.
Newcastle (18 km)
Newcastle is a harbour city surrounded by amazing surf beaches that are linked by a great coastal walk, the Bathers Way. The walk from Nobbys Beach to Merewether Beach takes about three hours and is a great way to explore the city.
Cessnock (33 km)
Some of the finest wines in the world are created in the Hunter Valley and its towns, gourmet food is acclaimed and luxury, boutique accommodations are matched by the most beautiful natural scenery.