Threlfall picnic area

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Two people at the barbecue, Threlfall picnic area, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: Leah
Picnickers chat with an NPWS staff member at Threlfall picnic area. Photo: Leah Pippos ©DPIE
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Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

3 current alerts · Checked 11 Oct 2026, 12:05 pm

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  • Elsewhere in the parkClosed areasUntil 31 Jan 2027

    Dangars Gorge closed for precinct upgrade

    The Dangars Gorge precinct in Oxley Wild Rivers NP is strictly closed while visitor facilities are being upgraded. The areas that will be closed include:

    • Dangars Gorge Campground
    • Dangars Falls Picnic Area
    • Dangars Falls lookouts
    • McDirtys walking track
    • Sailsbury Waters walking track

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local Armidale NPWS office (02 6738 9100).

    NPWS will be making improvements to the campground, walking tracks and signage upgrades as well as installing a new pedestrian bridge.

    During this time, visitors to Oxley Wild Rivers NP can still access other visitor precincts, such as Long Point, Gara Gorge, Wollomombi Falls, and for the more adventurous, Riverside or Halls Peak. Please note that access to Riverside and Halls Peak requires an access permit and a low-range 4WD vehicle. More information can be found on the NPWS website https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/

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If you like the idea of a leisurely lunch beside a clear mountain river, then Threlfall picnic area will have you packing the sandwiches. Just off Waterfall Way near Armidale, this peaceful lunch spot is on the northern edge of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.

Unroll the picnic blanket beside the crystal clear Gara River and let the rest of the world look after itself. It's perfect day trip from Armidale, or bush lunch break on a touring holiday.

A short walk down river, there's a popular swimming spot where you can swim with care in the wonderful waters. After a relaxing lunch, you can kick back in the shade of the redgums. If you want to go walking, try the nearby Threlfall walking track.

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Part of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park · North Coast · Country NSW

Threlfall picnic area on Gara River in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park offers a great day trip with scenic views, walking, and swimming, just off of Waterfall Way, near Armidale.

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Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Armidale office

02 6738 9100npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au

145 Miller Street, Armidale NSW 2350

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

Where you'll be

Castle Doyle NSW 2350

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Hours

Open 24 hours