Mann River Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mann River Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
From Grafton:
- Drive west of Grafton along Gwydir Highway for 125km
- Take the unsealed Old Grafton Road and drive for approximately 2km before descending 14km on sealed road to the base of Big Hill
- Drive for 150m on an unsealed road to the campground turnoff, or continue for 6km to the lookout.
From Glen Innes:
- Drive east from Glen Innes for 37km along the Gwydir Highway
- Take the unsealed Old Grafton Road and drive for approximately 2km before descending 14km on sealed road to the base of Big Hill
- Drive for 150m on an unsealed road to the campground turn off
4WD only:
- Drive the historic (unsealed) Old Grafton Road from Grafton for approximately 130 km.
Parking
- Mann River campground and picnic area See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
For information about public transport options, visit the NSW country transport info website.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mann River Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
A great time for bushwalking, birdwatching and photography.
Spring
A great time for birdwatching and bushwalking.
Summer
Enjoy fishing and swimming the majestic Mann River.
Winter
Winter is best for crisp, clear skies and excellent stargazing.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
12°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
34.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
0.7°C and 14°C
Lowest recorded
-8.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
December
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
140mm
Facilities
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
Mann River 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
Glen Innes (46 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.
Grafton (136 km)
Grafton is a gracious, historic city in the Clarence Valley farming district. It's situated on the broad Clarence River and surrounded by river flats.
Armidale (144 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.