Bindarray picnic area

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Wompoo fruit-dove, Bindarri National Park. Photo: John Turbill/NSW Government
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Bindarri National Park

4 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 9:05 pm

  • Elsewhere in the parkClosed areasUntil 2 Nov 2026

    Bindarray Picnic Area Temporarily Closed October 2026

    Bindarray Picnic Area is closed to the public from Monday 6 July to Monday 2nd November due to construction works.

    There will be no access possible via vehicle or pedestrians during this time.

    The closed area is from the gate at the northern end of Jersey Bull Rd (near junction with Pine Rd) and south to Bindarray Picnic Area.

    There is no change to any access to Pine Rd.

    Construction of a new pedestrian suspension bridge across the Urumbilium River near Bindarray Picnic Area will provide improved access to the site once works are completed.

    This project is part of the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk, which will provide a new public walking track from Dorrigo Rainforest Centre to Bindarray Picnic Area.

    Any enquiries, please call NPWS Coffs on 02 6652 0900

About

Looking for something to do with the kids, far away from the holiday crowds? Then pack a picnic and head to Bindarray picnic area, where you'll find a relaxing place to picnic on the banks of the sparkling Urumbilum River.

The whole family will enjoy swimming in river pools and the kids will love spotting frogs and, if they're lucky, they might even see a platypus in the clear waters.

For birdwatchers, there's plenty to see. Keep an ear out for the bubbling wom-poo' call of the wompoo fruit-dove and look out for its multi-coloured plumage among the Bangalow palms. You'll also see other fruit-loving birds like green catbird, white-headed pigeon, brown cuckoo-dove and fig bird.

Stop for a refreshing swim on your way along Orara Escarpment 4WD touring route, or come for the day and laze away the afternoon by the crystal clear waters.

Bindarri National Park · North Coast

Escape the crowds and head to Bindarray picnic area. Enjoy 4WD touring, birdwatching, wildlife watching, swimming, liloing, paddling and picnicking by Urumbilum River.

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

Plan your visit

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Where you'll be

Upper Orara NSW 2450

Hours

Open 24 hours