With beautiful Spring weather upon us, a short drive to have a picnic in our picturesque region is the best way to spend the day.
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From the mountains of Myrtleford and Bright to the beautiful lake of Yarrawonga Mulwala, there is many places for you to take a break and enjoy a spring afternoon picnic.
Pack up the blanket, picnic basket, children and pets and visit a number of the beautiful parks and picnic areas in our region.
Bright
Bright is well known for its stunning spring colours, mountain views and overall picturesque location.
With vast open spaces, there are several beautiful spots to take the family for a day trip and picnic.
Along the Ovens River which runs alongside the town is the majestic Centenary Park which also has electric barbeques and a shelter. This is a safe and friendly park that also offers toilets, seating, swimming, fishing, shelters, and ample parking close to the town centre, so why wouldn’t you want to picnic here?
Another area of Bright that is popular for picnicking is Apex Park which is located at Gavan St. With such beautiful views of the mountains there is no better place to enjoy a relaxing day.
Just south of bright is the beautiful quant town of Wandiligong.
The stunning Alpine Park in Centenary Avenue, Wandiligong is set on the banks of the peaceful Morses Creek.
With tables and chairs near the park and toilets located nearby at the oval, this is a lovely place to picnic.
Slightly northwest of Bright is Porepunkah which has a family friendly picnic area in the Porepunkah Riverside Park.
Situated by the river, the park offers BBQs, toilets, seating, swimming, fishing, shelters and ample parking close to the town centre of Porepunkah.
Harrietville
Harrietville is the budding photographer’s dream with trees and nature galore to photograph especially as the leaves change colour in the springtime.
Situated right at the foot of Mount Hotham and Mount Feathertop, Harrietville is a picturesque town ideal for a day trip to have a picnic or a weekend away.
During Autumn and Spring particularly, Harrietville is the perfect place to enjoy being outdoors.
Take in the Alpine National Park which is the state’s largest and covers 646,000 hectares or wander down to Tavare Park which has everything needed to spend a fun family day out with play equipment for the kids, a BBQ to cook your lunch and a gazebo to seek shade.
Make sure to pack your picnic basket and camera before you head off to Harrietville.
Myrtleford
Spring is the best time to visit Myrtleford with beautiful scenery, tranquility, rivers and mountain views to enchant any visitor.
Jaycees Park on Buffalo River Road, is a lovely spot to have a picnic, unwind and relax. There is also a great display of old agricultural machinery for you to view.
Rotary Park which is situated at the junction of the Barwidgee and Happy Valley Creeks on the Great Alpine is a terrific picnic area which has electric BBQ’s. There are also shelters, seating and toilets so you don’t have to go too far.
Right in the beautiful township of Myrtleford is Apex Park which is situated right on the banks of the river, providing a lovely setting for a picnic or barbeque.
Yackandandah
Sir Isaac Isaacs Park is a beautiful little park on the edge of Yackandandah with a playground, a short walking track to skate park facilities, barbecue, picnic facilities, public toilets and rotunda.
Just at the end of the main street of Yackandandah is Yackandandah Soldiers Memorial Park which is a shady, cosy place to sit and picnic. With seating, a war memorial to provide you with some of the history of the townspeople who fought in war and a rotunda, sit and relax before wandering the main street.
Beechworth
Beechworth is a picnicker’s paradise with the town centre and nearby parks and bushland very aesthetically scenic.
Town Hall Gardens across from the old Beechworth Gaol is a great picnic spot with magnificent hundreds of year-old trees shading much of the park, a beautiful fountain and toilets available, this is a great place for a picnic away from the tourist crowds of Main Street.
The Gorge Scenic Drive also has a unique spring picnic spot. Carefully make your way down to the smooth granite beds by the pools and falls of Spring Creek and be sure to pack your towel and swimmers along with your picnic hamper, as the mineral rich waters of the swimming pools are not just for photographing.
Located in the Stanley State Forest eight kilometres south of Beechworth, the Murmungee Lookout is one of the region’s most spectacular spots for a picnic.
With panoramic views of the flood plains of the Ovens and King Rivers and the breathtaking sight of Mount Buffalo, it’s well worth packing your hamper and taking the short drive to the lookout.
Lake Sambell is a short stroll from the centre of Beechworth and is a picturesque recreation reserve and a popular venue for water and boating activities.
Woolshed falls which is a ten-minute drive north from Beechworth, is where you can view the cascading falls, enjoy a leisurely picnic and is a tourist favourite.
Albury/Wodonga
One of Australia’s biggest inland cities, Albury Wodonga has a number of picturesque picnic spots with just a few mentioned below.
Noreuil Park is a favourite with locals and visitors alike.
With a vast expanse of river frontage, the Riverdeck Café, children’s playground, BBQ and toilet facilities and wide-open spaces to run around, Noreuil is a relaxing area to have a picnic.
Just a short distance from Noreuil is a secluded Browns Lagoon. Just out of the centre of town with lovely Spring flora and a number of fauna walking and flying around you this secluded picnic area is great for a short picnic break.
Wodonga also has the beautiful Sumsion gardens/ Belvoir Park. An easy walk around a beautiful lake in the heart of Wodonga, this area offers lush greenery, well maintained children’s play areas, a dog park and multiple rest areas to enjoy the peaceful serenity and wildlife that call the park home.
Chiltern
Chiltern is a perfectly preserved gold-rush era town.
A short stroll from the main street is Martin Park which has all the amenities at your fingertips including BBQ and picnic areas, seating, toilet facilities, a popular playground for the little ones and a short walking track if you would like to take a stroll to burn off that scrumptious picnic.
Only a stone’s throw away is the idyllic Lake Anderson which also has a number of areas to sit with your picnic blanket and local produce to enjoy what our region has to offer.
Corowa
Bangerang Park which is located in the centre of town at the bottom of Sanger Street has all the features of an all abilities play system surrounded by beautiful, grassed areas that are ideal for a picnic or lazing under the shade of the trees.
Along the Corowa Foreshore there are plenty of areas to stop and pull out the picnic blanket.
The Corowa Lagoon is a scenic space to enjoy a family picnic on the lawn or tables provided whilst you throw a line into the Murray River trying to catch some dinner.
Rowers Park also has a lush lawn area perfect for a long lunch as well as Ball Park Lagoon.
Willows Reserve Wahgunyah just a short drive from Corowa also offers picnic tables, BBQ and public toilets on the banks of the Murray River where swimming is also likely to occur.
Yarrawonga/Mulwala
Lake Mulwala is the perfect picnic destination with kilometres of foreshore to sit and enjoy on both sides of the river. With a number of cafes and eateries along the foreshore or within walking distance, local animals wandering around
The Yarrawonga Weir Park, just off the main road that connects Yarrawonga and Mulwala, is a great place to have a picnic and has great views of the Murray River, with Lake Mulwala not far off in the distance. A rotunda, shelter and toilet facilities make this a great place to set up for the afternoon.
Chinaman’s Island and Frank Keenan Reserve are also great for the nature lover with ample flora and fauna around the trail. With beautiful views of Lake Mulwala, Chinaman’s Island is a great space to bring the family for a Spring picnic.
On the Mulwala side, Purtle Park Adventure Playground has plenty of fun for children, and the children at heart. Adjacent to the park is a rotunda with barbecue facilities so pack a picnic and relax under old gum trees while the children play or make use of the undercover facilities.
Digger Loughnan Park is another quiet spot to sit, have lunch and relax in Mulwala with views of the lake in front while Mulwala’s main street passes you by behind.
Cobram/Barooga
Thompson’s Beach in Cobram is a fabulous sandy beach which lies on a beautiful Murray River bend.
This area is a great place to have a picnic, swim or general rest-and-watch with an abundance of beautiful flora and fauna (possibly a sleepy koala or two), interesting tree carving and iron works.
Alongside Thompson’s beach is also an excellent bushwalking track and the area is perfect for bird watching.
Across the river in Barooga is also the Ski Beach picnic area in the Murray Valley Regional Park.
As described by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services, Ski Beach picnic area is a fantastic spot to picnic with your family at the old Murray River punt site only minutes from town. The picnic area boasts a great river view with a sandy beach, and river red gum shade. It is only a short walk from both Cobram and Barooga and is well-equipped with barbecues and picnic tables.
Barmah
The Barmah Lake Day Visitor Area is a secluded and wonderful area for a picnic.
The Barmah Lakes area is equipped with toilets, fireplaces and tables and is a part of the beautiful Murray country.
According to Discover Murray, the Barmah National Park is heritage listed and home to the largest stand of River Red Gums in the world, meaning there is also plenty of shade to sit under for a picnic.
Wangaratta
Wangaratta has several charming picnic destinations, both in the centre of town and just a short drive away.
Merriwa Park is one of the beautiful locations for a picnic as it is partially encircled by an ornamental lake and has a number of majestic redgums trees, scenic ponds and sweeping lawns.
There is a lot of shade for a family picnic, picnic tables and bbq areas as well as plenty to keep the younger members of the crew busy with tennis courts, a playground and toilets in a large open reserve.
Rotary Park is also another perfect picnic area with BBQ facilities, picnic tables, play areas toilets and showers all encased by enchanting trees and a beautiful rose garden.
Lastly King George Gardens which is situated in Ovens Street in the heart of the CBD, is lined with plane trees providing plenty of shade for a relaxing picnic as well as a playground and toilet facilities.
King Valley
King Valley is the Spring lovers dream with some of the north east’s most picturesque locations including the beautiful wine regions.
A number of areas across the King Valley are perfect for picnicking including: on the grassed lawns at the Milawa Cheese Factory which is the perfect spot to relax.
By the river redgums on the Ovens River at Pioneer Bridges in Everton or at Lake William Hovell, only a short drive from Cheshunt.
Surrounded by nature in a canyon like setting at Paradise Falls or by the pristine waters at Lake Cobbler are also magnificent areas to picnic.
Why not also stop by the Oxley playground just across from the Oxley Pantry with shade, lush lawns, play equipment and tables making it a great family picnic pit stop.
The King Valley is overflowing with abundant fresh produce, roadside stalls and farmgate.
Also don’t forget to stock up on produce to take home and share with friends and family.