Daisy Plains picnic area

Carrai National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about the Daisy Plains picnic area.

Getting there and parking

Daisy Plains picnic area is in Carrai National Park. To get there:
From Armidale:

Take New England Highway south then Oxley Highway east
From Walcha continue around 54km
Turn left onto Kangaroo Flat Road and follow signs to Werrikimbe National Park
Take Mooraback Road, then Racecourse trail through to Coachwood Road
Follow Coachwood Road to Kookaburra, where it meets Carrai Road.
Continue along Carrai Road for 23km to Daisy Plains picnic area.

From Kempsey:

Turn off Macleay Valley Way north of Kempsey onto Second Lane
Cross the train line and continue to the end of the road
Turn right onto River Street which becomes Armidale Road
Drive around 19km then turn left on Temagog Road
After 8.5km this becomes Willi Willi Road, continue 17.5km
Turn left onto Carrai Road. From here, it’s 46.5km to Daisy Plains picnic area.

Road quality

Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

All roads require 4WD vehicle

Weather restrictions

Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available at Daisy Plains picnic area.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

Camping safety

Cycling safety

Fire safety

Mobile safety

Water activities

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Permitted

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Camping

Cycling

Fishing

Generators

Prohibited

Gathering firewood

Horses

Pets

Smoking

Operated by

Walcha office
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
02 6777 4700
npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au
188W North Street, Walcha NSW 2354

Park info

in Carrai National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Carrai National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.