Village Green picnic area
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Village Green picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Village Green picnic area is about 500m from the main park entry gates of Minmi Road near Minmi village.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available nearby Village Green picnic area
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting fopr you in Blue Gum Hills National Park. Here are some highlights.
Autumn
A great time for cycling and walking as it cools down after the summer months.
Spring
The weather is beautiful and fresh; perfect for a spot of walking or cycling.
Summer
The picnic and barbecue areas offer lots of shade so it's a good time to visit to escape the heat.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 28°C
Winter temperature
Average
10°C and 18°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
December, January
Driest month
July
Facilities
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
This area is fully wheelchair accessible
- Designated disabled car parking is available
- Toilet facilities are wheelchair-accessible
- The pathway to the picnic tables is wide
Permitted
Pets
Dog walking is permitted in this park away from picnic areas and children's play areas. You'll need to keep your dog on a leash at all times and remember to pick up after them.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Newcastle office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 4946 4100
- npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1 Wetlands Place, Shortland NSW 2307
Park info
- in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in the North Coast region
Blue Gum Hills Regional Park is open 7.30am to 8pm during daylight savings (7.30am to 5pm at other times), but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.