Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
From Glen Innes:
- Travel south along New England Highway for approximately 42km and turn left onto Tubbamurra Road at the signpost
- Travel for approximately 3km, then turn left onto Bagot Road.
- Continue on Bagot Road for approximately 3.5km to the reserve entrance
From Armidale:
- Travel north along New England Highway for approximately 55km and turn right onto Tubbamurra Road at the signpost
- Travel for approximately 3km, then turn left onto Bagot Road.
- Continue on Bagot Road for approximately 3.5km to the reserve entrance
Parking
- Little Llangothlin picnic area See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve is not accessible by public transport.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Excellent weather for bushwalking along Lagoon Circuit walking track, with plenty of birdwatching along the way.
Spring
See the lagoon bustle with birdlife, surrounded by green vegetation and spring flowers.
Summer
A great time to enjoy walking and picnicking by the lagoon.
Winter
Rug up and walk around the lagoon for opportunities to spot winter bird species.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
10°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
31.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
-0.6°C and 12°C
Lowest recorded
-7.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
300mm
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Maps and downloads
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.
Contact
- in the Country NSW region
Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Glen Innes office
02 6739 0700
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
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Email: npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Glen Innes office
Nearby towns
Guyra (22 km)
Fishing in one of Guyra's numerous and beautiful streams is a great way to relax and get back to nature. You might land a big trout, too! If you're looking for more active pursuits, you're within easy reach of a number of scenic national parks, where rock climbing, kayaking horseriding and bushwalking are just some of your options.
Glen Innes (50 km)
Set in the most prolific sapphire region of Country NSW, Glen Innes hosts the annual Minerama Fossicking and Gem Show and the annual Australian Celtic Festival, and is home to the Australian Standing Stones.
Armidale (60 km)
During autumn the parks and gardens around Armidale show their beautiful colours. Enjoy a drive along the Waterfall Way, stopping at waterfalls and craggy gorges in the rugged countryside.