Ngambaa Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Ngambaa Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Kempsey:
- Travel north on Pacific Highway to Fredrickton, then turn left onto Collombatti Road.
- Follow Collombatti Road, then Range Road, then Buds Crossing Road, which leads you into the reserve.
Park entry points
- Stockyard Creek Road See on map
Parking
- Cedar Park picnic area See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information
By public transport
Ngambaa Nature Reserve is not accessible by public transport.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Ngambaa Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take binoculars in the short walk from Cedar Park picnic area, keeping your eyes open for native birds and koalas.
Spring
Take a scenic drive through the reserve, keeping an eye out for wildflowers.
Summer
Have a barbecue at Cedar Park picnic area, cooling your feet in Stockyard Creek.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17.4°C and 28.8°C
Highest recorded
43°C
Winter temperature
Average
6.3°C and 20.3°C
Lowest recorded
-1.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February and March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
314.5mm
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
Ngambaa Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Coffs Harbour office
02 6652 0900
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
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Email: npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Coffs Harbour office
Nearby towns
Macksville (28 km)
Macksville is a relaxed fishing and oyster-farming town centre of a rich rural district. It's on low-lying land around the Nambucca River.
South West Rocks (44 km)
South West Rocks is a sleepy coastal retreat at its barefoot best. It's an oceanfront holiday town on north-facing Trial Bay.
Kempsey (49 km)
Kempsey is a historic river town close to national parks and majestic beaches. Kempsey is a convenient place for an overnight stop for anyone driving between Sydney and the North Coast.