Moore Park Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Moore Park Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
From Kyogle:
- Travel north, about 14km, along Summerland Way through Wiangaree
- Continue north on the Summerland Way another 12km to the intersection with Findon Creek Road at Old Grevillea
- Travel north along Findon Creek Road about 1km to the picnic area. There is a carpark immediately before the bridge over Richmond River
Parking
- Moore Park picnic area See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Public transport is not available.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you at Moore Park Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The ripening figs attract numbers of rainforest pigeons.
Spring
The silky oaks are in bloom, their gold flowers brightening the forest.
Summer
More than 10,000 flying foxes use the reserve as a maternity ward. Please ensure you do not disturb them.
Winter
Frosts and fogs hug the forest in the early morning, but once they lift the days are glorious.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
42.9°C
Winter temperature
Average
4°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
-1.4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
210mm
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 North Coast region
Moore Park Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, flooding or fire danger.
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Kyogle office
02 6632 0000
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 136 Summerland Way, Kyogle NSW 2474
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Email: npws.richmondriver@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Kyogle office
Nearby towns
Kyogle (28 km)
Kyogle is an attractive timber-milling town surrounded by rainforest. It's set on the Richmond River at the base of Fairy Mountain.
Casino (59 km)
Casino is a thriving rural centre in the heart of rich agricultural country. It's set in lush pastures on the banks of the Richmond River.
Murwillumbah (94 km)
Murwillumbah is rich dairy, sugar cane and banana country. It's located on the banks of the Tweed River and set in the Tweed River Valley against a backdrop of rainforest-clad hills.