Kingfisher Pool picnic area

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Kingfisher Pool picnic area, Heahtcote National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin © OEH
Kingfisher Pool picnic area, Heahtcote National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin © OEH
Kingfisher Pool picnic area, Heahtcote National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin © OEH
Kingfisher Pool picnic area, Heahtcote National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin © OEH
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Heathcote National Park

1 current alert · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 12:05 am

  • Elsewhere in the parkSafety alerts

    Landslide on Auxillary trail- Heathcote National Park

    A landslip occurred on an auxillary trail (near Dingo tunnel) off Lower pipeline fire trail in April 2024. Pedestrians and Cyclists are not permitted to pass the landslip.

    Authorised Vehicles are not permitted to drive the auxillary trial until further notice.

    There are no walking tracks or visitors facilities in this area.

About

Located near the intimate Kingfisher Pool campground, Kingfisher Pool picnic area is a beautiful place to stop for lunch while exploring Heathcote National Park, near Waterfall. Situated along Bullawarring walking track, this walk-in picnic spot is perfect for a break on a longer walk or a quick nature getaway.

Kingfisher Pool picnic area involves an energetic bushwalk, so you'll have certainly earned a break. While the facilities here include picnic tables, it's the natural amenities that are most remarkable. A pristine freshwater stream fringed by Gymea lilies, tea trees and waxflowers beckons when the weather is hot. Dangle your feet in the water, go swimming, or simply enjoy some birdwatching.

Once you're done for the day, return the way you came or continue along the track and return via Mooray walking track. Alternatively, you can continue on to Pipeline trail and Goburra track to join Oliver Street to Heathcote train station.

Take a virtual tour of Kingfisher Pool picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Heathcote National Park · Sydney and surrounds · South Coast

A visit to this Sutherland picnic spot, located at Kingfisher Pool campground in Heathcote National Park, near Waterfall, offers birdwatching, bushwalking and swimming.

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Cooking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Binoculars

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Get in touch

Royal National Park Visitor Centre

2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, NSW 2232

Where you'll be

Heathcote NSW 2233

Hours

Open 24 hours