Wollomombi Falls picnic area

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2 people view Wollomombi Falls from the wheelchair-accessible lookout platform in Oxley Wild Rivers
Wollomombi Falls picnic area. Photo: Josh Smith © DPE
A man views Wollomombi Falls from the wheelchair-accessible lookout platform at Wollomombi Falls
Wollomombi and Chandler Falls, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Photo: Leah Pippos/DPIE
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Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

3 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 2:05 pm

Official alerts
  • 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 love the raw power and beauty of rugged wilderness, then a visit to Wollomombi Falls picnic area in New England is your idea of heaven. After heavy rain the waterfall cascades 220m over the dramatic cliffs to the valley below and a great way to introduce the kids to the might of the natural elements.

When the force of nature gives way to hunger, unpack the picnic basket and barbecue up a feast under the shade of the red gum and yellow box. If you're after action, there's a range of walks that show off the rugged beauty of this beautiful area. And if you'd like to spend more time here you could pitch your tent at Wollomombi campground.

Make your way to the nearby lookout and gaze over the highest waterfall in NSW. If it's been raining, you'll soak up more than just the scenic views as the massive gorge fills with mist and the occasional rainbow. If bushwalking is on the agenda you could try Chandler walking track or Wollomombi walking track as both tracks start from the picnic area.

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Part of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park · North Coast · Country NSW

Stop for a break at Wollomombi Falls picnic area in World Heritage wilderness in New England, for breathtaking scenic views of waterfalls and gorge country.

Accessibility
Easy

What to bring

  • Drinking water

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Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

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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

Hillgrove NSW 2350

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Hours

Open 24 hours