Banksia Point is in the Point lookout precinct of New England National Park. It is 1km south of Point lookout.

To get there by car:

• Turn onto Point Lookout Road from Waterfall Way, halfway between Armidale and Dorrigo.
• Continue for approximately 13km
• Turn right at the sign to Banksia Point, 1km before Point lookout.

Road quality

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

Parking available at Banksia Point picnic area in a small, bitumen carpark.

• Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so bring ample water with you.
• You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.

Amenities

Toilets

• Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

• Wood barbecues (firewood supplied)

Carpark

Step-free access

The picnic area is mostly flat and step-free. You'll need to cross over flat grass and natural ground to reach the picnic tables and nearby walking tracks.

The toilets are set at the end of a natural surface pathway.

• Banksia Point picnic area factsheet
• Banksia Point picnic area map (2.8MB pdf)

Disability access level - medium

Banksia Point picnic area is flat and step-free. You'll need to cross over natural ground and flat grass to reach the facilities and nearby walking tracks.

The toilets are set at the end of a natural ground path, but they are not accessible or ambulant.