🌿 Grab the kids, mate! Chill arvo swims and shady picnic spots by the Tumut River!

Junction Park Tumut - Riverside Swimming & Picnic Haven - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Junction Park in Tumut is a beaut spot for families looking to escape the heat with a refreshing swim in the clear, fast-flowing Tumut River. The park offers plenty of shady picnic areas on soft grass, perfect for a relaxed arvo with the kids or a fishing session off the red footbridge. Dog-friendly and well-maintained by local volunteers, it’s a peaceful reserve ideal for swimming, fishing, and enjoying nature. While there’s no loo or barbecues onsite, the natural setting and river access make it a top choice for outdoor family fun in Tumut.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	256 Tumut Plains Rd, Tumut NSW 2720, Australia
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.5/5 (73 reviews)
🏙️ City	Tumut
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	parking picnic shelter dog friendly

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

While Junction Park doesn’t have traditional playground gear, it’s a ripper spot for kids who love a splash and swim. The Tumut River’s medium to shallow areas are safe enough for young ones to paddle and cool off, with soft grassy banks perfect for running around or chilling in the shade. Families often enjoy fishing together too, making it a natural playground where kids can connect with the outdoors and have a bonza time splashing about.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

This park sits right on the Tumut River, offering stunning water views and peaceful natural surroundings. The clear, cold river water flows swiftly, creating a refreshing swimming spot, while the soft grass and shady trees provide a lovely backdrop for picnics and relaxing arvos. The red footbridge and the meeting point of the main river and side streams add to the charm, making it a scenic spot that locals and visitors alike appreciate for its calm and beauty.

Peaceful Picnic & Chill Zones 🦘

Junction Park is a top choice for families wanting a quiet spot to kick back. With plenty of shaded picnic areas and well-maintained grassy patches, it’s perfect for laying down a rug and enjoying a brekkie or arvo snack. The park’s peaceful vibe is enhanced by the gentle river sounds and friendly locals, making it a great place to unwind away from the hustle and bustle. Just pack your own barbie gear as there aren’t any onsite.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Took my son swimming thereto escape the hot sun. The swimming area is an oxbow of the Tumut river which runs swiftly and cold.
Well maintained park next to the river. Plenty of picnic areas and dog friendly.
Great place for a swim
Nice and peaceful place for a shaded picnic.
Caught a decent size carp from the red foot bridge on a fly and released it.
The park is great for picnics, fishing, swimming, etc. access to fast flowing Tumut river and slower little river.
Parking can be a bit tight! But it’s well worth it!
No barbecues at the swimming park
It needs a loo, though.