Polblue Falls walk and picnic area
Barrington Tops State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Polblue Falls walk and picnic area.
Track grading
Grade 3
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Distance
0.4km return
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Time
30min
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Quality of markings
Sign posted
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Experience required
No experience required
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Gradient
Flat
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Steps
No steps
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Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Polblue Falls walk and picnic area is in the plateau area of Barrington Tops State Conservation Area. To get there:
From Scone:
- Take Barrington Tops Forest Road (Scone Gloucester Road)
- Turn left onto Tubrabucca Road
- Continue along Tubrabucca Road for 2.7km
- Turn left and continue to the carpark at Polblue Falls picnic area. This is where the walk starts.
From Gloucester:
- Take Thunderbolts Way; this road becomes Scone Road and Barrington Tops Forest Road.
- 5km past Polblue campground, turn right into Tubrabucca Road
- Continue along Tubrabucca Road for 2.7km (past Horse Swamp campground).
- Turn left and continue to the carpark at Polblue Falls picnic area. This is where the walk starts
Road quality
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There’s parking available for 3 cars at Polblue Falls picnic area.
Facilities
- Toilets (non flush) are located at Polblue campground and picnic area, and at Horse Swamp campground about 30 minutes’ walk away.
- Picnic tables are available at Polblue Falls picnic area and Horse Swamp campground.
- Barbecues are available at Horse Swamp campground.
- There are no bins here so you’ll need to take all rubbish with you.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
This walking track is not suitable for wheelchairs because there are obstacles and in some sections the track may not be wide enough.
Prohibited
Camping
Gathering firewood
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
- Scone office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6540 2300
- npws.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 19 Hayes Street, Scone NSW 2337
Park info
- in Barrington Tops State Conservation Area in the North Coast and Country NSW regions