Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area
Boonoo Boonoo National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area.
Getting there and parking
On entering Boonoo Boonoo National Park:
- Follow the unsealed Boonoo Boonoo Falls Road for 4km to the park entrance
- Continue for a further 9km to Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark at Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area, including 1 designated accessible parking space. Bus parking is available.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Boonoo Boonoo National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
This is the season for wildflowers. The mild weather at this time of year is also particularly good for camping.
Summer
The water in the large secluded rock pools along the river will give sweet relief from the summer heat.
Winter
Temperatures can plunge overnight and mornings are often frosty at this time of year, so be well-prepared if you're camping. Though winter days are often sunny, cloudless and warm enough to enjoy a picnic or a long hike.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
14°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
38.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 14°C
Lowest recorded
-10°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
228.6mm
Facilities
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
The picnic area has several picnic tables, including 1 that's wheelchair accessible.
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Drinking water
Step-free access
The picnic area is mostly flat and step-free with a smooth bitumen pathway that leads to the picnic tables, barbecue shelter and one of the toilets.
You'll need to cross over gravel to reach the other parts of the picnic area that are not located along this pathway.
The ground has a slight slope from the picnic area down to the rockpool viewing area, with a gradient of 1:10.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Boonoo Boonoo Falls picnic area is mostly flat and step-free, with the following accessible facilities:
- 1 accessible parking spot in the gravel carpark
- A smooth bitumen pathway that runs from the carpark to the picnic tables, barbecue shelter and 1 of the toilets
- 1 wheelchair-accessible picnic table at the picnic area, set on a paved slab with a gable roof.
There are 2 non-flush toilets toilets at the picnic area. One is set along a bitumen pathway and the other is surrounded by gravel. Neither are accessible or ambulant.
The ground surface from the picnic area to the rockpool viewing area is sloped with a gradient of 1:10. People with reduced mobility may need assistance in this area.
Permitted
Fishing
Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Glen Innes office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6739 0700
- npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
Park info
- in Boonoo Boonoo National Park in the Country NSW region
Boonoo Boonoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change.
Buy annual pass