Blue Hole picnic area

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Three friends stand on a small bridge over a fast-flowing river near Blue Hole picnic area. Credit:
2 people resting at a picnic table at Blue Hole picnic area. Photo: Leah Pippos © DPIE
Sheltered barbecue area at Blue Hole picnic area. Photo: Leah Pippos © DPIE
View of the river at Blue Hole picnic area. Photo: Leah Pippos © DPIE
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Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

3 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 2:05 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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When it's time for a day with the family in the great outdoors, pack up the car and head to Blue Hole picnic area for a relaxing day out in the bush. Locals from nearby towns, including Armidale, have been coming to this spot for years and when you pull up, you'll know why.

Blue Hole is a popular swimming spot, so pack your swimmers and head towards The Weir. Check out the nearby historic hydro-electric scheme on the Threlfall walking track.

Don't forget to bring your favourite barbecue food and a cool refreshing drink, as you cook up a feast in the cool shade of the ribbon gums and river oaks. You'll be serenaded by the sounds of the bush as you settle back for a relaxing meal in the great outdoors.

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Part of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park · North Coast · Country NSW

Blue Holes picnic area is a popular spot with the locals, offering swimming and walking in a scenic bush setting in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park 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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Open 24 hours