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Morisset picnic area

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area

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Overview

Morisset picnic area is located in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. This area is closed until further notice for safety reasons. 

Type
Picnic areas
Where
Eucalyptus Drive, Morisset, NSW, 2264 - in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast

For your own safety, please don't feed the kangaroos or approach them as they are wild animals. Feeding them can lead to them becoming unhealthy and very aggressive. Many people have been injured by kangaroos at this site as a result.

Please note that there are no toilets at the picnic area. The nearest public toilets are located at Morisset Park on Macquarie Road, or on Dora Street in Morisset. Morisset Hospital facilities are not accessible to the public so please don't enter the hospital grounds.

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  • For your own safety, please don't feed the kangaroos or approach them closely, as they can become aggressive.
  • Kangaroos are wild animals so please don't feed them as this can lead to them becoming unhealthy.
  • Remember to pack your binoculars if you want to go bird watching for sea eagles and cormorants
  • For your own safety, please don't feed the kangaroos or approach them closely, as they can become aggressive.
  • Kangaroos are wild animals so please don't feed them as this can lead to them becoming unhealthy.
  • Remember to pack your binoculars if you want to go bird watching for sea eagles and cormorants
  • For your own safety, please don't feed the kangaroos or approach them closely, as they can become aggressive.
  • Kangaroos are wild animals so please don't feed them as this can lead to them becoming unhealthy.
  • Remember to pack your binoculars if you want to go bird watching for sea eagles and cormorants

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