Middle Brother National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Middle Brother National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Port Macquarie:
- Drive west along Oxley Highway for about 15mins until you reach Pacific Highway.
- Turn left onto Pacific Highway, heading south for about 25mins.
- Turn right at Haydons Road or Middle Brother Road and follow the signs to the national park.
Park entry points
- Grey Gum Ridge Road access See on map
Parking
- Bird Tree 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 Middle Brother National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Any time of year is great for visiting Bird Tree and Benaroon, but come in autumn to escape the summer heat and settle down for a relaxing picnic.
Spring
In late spring, North Brother wattle flowers with bright yellow spikes, adding a scenic flourish to the park.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 25.6°C
Highest recorded
25.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
5.9°C and 17.3°C
Lowest recorded
5.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
310.6mm
Facilities
Picnic tables
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 North Coast region
Middle Brother National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Port Macquarie office
02 6588 5555 for general enquiries only, no bookings.
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. - 22 Blackbutt Road, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
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Email: npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Port Macquarie office
Nearby towns
Kendall (22 km)
Named after the Australian poet, Henry Kendall, this small mid-north-coast town celebrates its literary past each year with the Watermark Literary Muster in October. And in September, the Kendall National Violin Competition attracts young violinists from around Australia to compete in the finals of this exciting event that's open to the public. Now in its second decade, the event has allowed many past finalists and winners the chance to go on to forge impressive international careers.
Taree (50 km)
Taree is a major mid North Coast city, ringed by superb beaches. It's situated on the Manning River and set against rolling hills.
Port Macquarie (52 km)
Vibrant Port Macquarie is surrounded by beautiful waterways - the Hastings River, canals, creeks, bays and the Pacific Ocean. The city also has a five-star collection of golden-sand beaches stretching from Port Macquarie Beach to Town Beach and north along the 16-km swathe of North Beach.