🌿 A ripper spot for a quick arvo rest, but bring mozzie spray, mate!
Bruce Chick Park in Stotts Creek offers a peaceful rest stop just off the M1, featuring covered picnic tables and mown grassy areas perfect for a quick break or fishing session. The park borders a rare remnant rainforest island, best admired from the water, with local eco cruises providing commentary. While facilities are minimal with no camping or toilets, it’s a handy spot for families and travellers seeking a quiet pause. Just be prepared for plenty of mozzies and limited parking due to ongoing restoration work.
📍 Park Information
| 📍 Address | Tweed Valley Way, Stotts Creek NSW 2487, Australia |
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| 🌐 Website | Website |
| ⭐ Rating | 3.1/5 (19 reviews) |
| 🏙️ City | Stotts Creek |
| 🗺️ Coordinates | Google Map Link |
| 🏗️ Facilities |
🕐 Opening Hours
Opening hours information is not available. Many national and state parks are open 24/7, but visitor centers
and facilities may have specific hours.
⭐ What Makes This Park Special
Peaceful Picnic & Rest Spot 🧺
Bruce Chick Park is a handy arvo rest stop with covered picnic tables and mown grassy spots perfect for a breather on your travels. It’s not a busy playground or big park, but a quiet place to stretch your legs and enjoy a simple picnic. The undercover tables offer some shelter, though watch out for wasps nesting nearby. Families and travellers can appreciate the calm vibe here, especially if you’re after a low-key spot to chill before hitting the road again.
Unique Rainforest Views & Wildlife 🌿
This park sits beside a rare remnant rainforest island called Stotts Island Nature Reserve, which isn’t accessible on foot but can be admired from the water. Tweed Eco Cruises run nearby, giving a great chance to spot local wildlife and hear some yarns about the area’s natural beauty. The rainforest is a special slice of nature, though the park itself is more of a viewing and rest area than a bushwalk destination.
Fishing Spot for the Keen Angler 🎣
Several reviews mention Bruce Chick Park as a nice spot to fish, making it a quiet place for anglers to drop a line. While there’s no dedicated fishing platform, the proximity to the water and peaceful surroundings make it a decent spot for a casual fish. Just don’t forget your mozzie repellent – the mozzies are notorious here and can spoil the fun if you’re not prepared.
Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting ⚠️
If you’re planning a visit, bring plenty of insect repellent as mozzies are relentless here, no matter the time of day. Parking is limited due to restoration work, with the main car park often closed, so expect to use a small parking area near the entrance. There are no camping facilities or toilets available, so plan accordingly. Wasps have been spotted near the undercover tables, so keep an eye out. This spot is best for a short rest or picnic rather than a full day out.
💬 What Visitors Are Saying
- A good rest spot not too far from the M1.
- The reserve is actually an island not accessible to the public.
- There are covered benches and the grass is mown.
- Lots of places to have a picnic. Tables and bathrooms (cannot confirm if open).
- Strongly advise take insect repellent with you! Plenty of mosquitoes.
- Car park is closed, presumably for restoration work.
- Old signs show that they're doing conservation work in the area.
- Not really a camping ground.
- No camping and no toilettes.
- Nice spot to fish although I strongly advise take insect repellent with you!
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