Two Dams picnic area

On entering Beni State Conservation Area:

• Turn left from Whitewood Road onto Western Boundary trail
• Turn right onto Pine Ridge trail
• Turn left onto Pimlico trail
• Turn right onto Wattle Gully trail and travel approximately 250m to Two Dams picnic area on the left-hand side

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Two Dams picnic area can become boggy when it rains.

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles (no long vehicle access)

Weather restrictions

• Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available at just off Wattle Gully trail, a short walk from the dams.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Beni State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Take a leisurely walk or jog along the trails and creek lines that criss-cross the park Enjoy the gentle autumn sun and head to the sandstone creek lines to view old Aboriginal grinding grooves and artefacts .

Spring

Come along for the Beni Spring Spin cycling event (organised by the Dubbo Mountain Bike Club). Enjoy a 20km family ride or test yourself with the 40km or 60km treks. Go walking, cycling or driving around the area to enjoy the array of wildflowers blooming at this time of year .

Summer

Plan an evening visit to hear the resident frogs calling from the dams' edges. Avoid the heat by visiting first thing in the morning. As birds are such early risers, you'll be treated to a wealth of sights and sounds before the rest of the world is even out of bed. .

Winter

Head to the picnic area between the two dams on a crisp winter morning and keep warm with a cup of billy tea. Watch as you sip, keeping an eye out for wallabies emerging for a morning drink. See Australia's floral emblem up close as the park's abundant wattle trees burst into fluffy, yellow bloom .

• Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
• Firewood is not supplied and may not be collected from the park.

Picnic tables

• Two Dams picnic area factsheet
• Two Dams picnic area map (2.1MB pdf)