Edgars picnic area
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Overview
Edgars picnic area is in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park near Wollomombi campground. It’s a peaceful spot to rest and relax when visiting Wollomombi Main Falls lookout.
This secluded spot is a great place to enjoy a barbecue or picnic lunch when visiting the falls country of New England. Located next to Edgars lookout, Edgars picnic area has the stunningly beautiful gorge system as its backdrop.
If you’re lucky you may even hear echoing courtship calls of superb lyrebirds as your background soundtrack.
Nearby
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Wollomombi campground
A bush campground perfect for campervans and trailers, offers birdwatching, walking and picnicking, near Wollomombi Falls.
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Edgars lookout
Edgars lookout is in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park near Wollomombi campground. Its spacious cantilevered deck offers magnificent views of the gorges below.
These maps give a basic overview of park attractions and facilities, and may not be detailed enough for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Armidale office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
- 02 6738 9100
- npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 145 Miller Street, Armidale NSW 2350
Park info
- in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.
Contact us for permits
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