Lake Eckersley picnic area

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Lake Eckersley campground, Heathcote National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin © OEH
Lake Eckersley campground, Heathcote National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin © OEH
Lake Eckersley campground, Heathcote National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin © OEH
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Heathcote National Park

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

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  • 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.

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If you love the idea of a bush picnic, you'll enjoy a day trip to Lake Eckersley picnic area in Heathcote National Park. Although it's only an hour's drive from Sydney, you'll feel worlds away surrounded by native vegetation at this secluded lakeside spot.

Picnic by the water's edge as you take in the sight of the lake before cooling off with a freshwater dip. If you love to bushwalk, there are a multitude of tracks to choose from, including nearby Bullawarring walking track and Pipeline trail.

Heathcote National Park is a vehicle-free area so you can only access the picnic area by foot. Reaching the site involves quite a long walk, so be sure to take a Heathcote National Park map and plenty of water with you.

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Part of Heathcote National Park

Heathcote National Park · Sydney and surrounds · South Coast

For a great day out just an hour south of Sydney, head to Lake Eckersley picnic area. Located near Waterfall in Heathcote National Park, this remote spot is a scenic place to swim and bushwalk.

Accessibility
No wheelchair access

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Sturdy shoes
  • Suitable clothing
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Topographic map

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Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

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Park office

02 9542 0648

Where you'll be

Pipeline trail

Heathcote NSW 2233

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