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Bindarii National Park - Bindarray Picnic Area

Day Use Area

Contact

Jersey Bull Road, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales / ACT.

npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au

nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/bindarray-picnic-area

Description

Escape the crowds and head to Bindarray picnic area. Enjoy 4WD touring, birdwatching, wildlife watching, swimming, liloing, paddling and picnicking by Urumbilum River. Check the weather before you set out as the road to Bindarray picnic area can become impassable due to a flooding river crossing when it rains A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters. 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 youll 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 theyre lucky, they might even see a platypus in the clear waters. For birdwatchers, theres 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. Youll 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.