Big Yango House

Big Yango House is in the Big Yango area of Yengo National Park. From Laguna on the Wollombi Road (Tourist Route 33):

• 1.5km south of Laguna, take Yango Creek Road for 2.2km to the intersection with Upper Yango Creek Road.
• Turn left onto Upper Yango Creek Road and travel for 2.6km to the intersection with Finchley track.
• Turn right uphill and follow the road for 9.2km to the Yango track intersection, just past Finchley lookout.
• Veer right onto Yango track and follow it for 13km, then turn left onto Big Yango Entrance Road where you will find a gate (pin/combination number required).
• From the gate, travel a further 5km to the house.

There is no access to Big Yango precinct via Stockyard Creek Road near Paynes Crossing. Please take note of this, as navigation tools such as Google Maps may direct you that way if you're travelling from the north.

Entry to Big Yango precinct and surrounds

There is one gate into Big Yango precinct that uses a combination lock.

Other gates such as those at Nowllands trail, Tumbledown, Spring Arm Link, Yango walk and the Yokey trail/Rascally intersection are locked to prevent damage to environmentally sensitive areas, cultural sites or the Yengo Wilderness Area.

Road quality

• There is 32km of unsealed roads to Big Yango House.
• Roads are not suitable for vehicles with low ground clearance.
• 4WD vehicles are required for trails beyond the house.

Parking

Parking is available in front of the house and next to Haddens Hall.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Yengo National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Try mountain bike-riding around the Mount Yengo loop trail.

Spring

Set up camp at either Blue Gums or Mountain Arm campground and enjoy the stunning spring wildflower display.

Summer

Great for 4WD touring, experience those amazing sunsets and spectacular views from Finchley lookout.

Winter

Make Big Yango House your base to explore the park, enjoy warm days on the verandah and chilly nights by the fireplace.

Bedroom 1 (up to 2 people)

• 1 Queen bed

Bedroom 2 (up to 2 people)

• 1 Queen bed

Bedroom 3 (up to 4 people)

• 2 Bunk beds

Haddens Hall (up to 4 people)

• 2 Bunk beds

Lounge room (up to 2 people)

• 1 Sofa bed

• To book additional sleeping facilities at Hadden's Hall Cabin in conjunction with Big Yango House contact the call the National Parks Contact centre on 13000 72757. 
• Haddens Hall has sleeping facilities only.
• There is a fold-out sofa bed in the lounge room.
• Big Yango House is fully furnished. It has a kitchen equipped with basic essentials for 12 people, a fridge, microwave and gas oven.
• There’s no television, DVD or stereo.
• Tank water is available, but it's not suitable for drinking.
• Please leave the property clean and tidy, with all kitchen items washed up and put away. There may be additional fees for any unreasonable cleaning required or missing/broken items.
• Rubbish bins aren't available. Please take your rubbish with you or you may be charged for additional cleaning fees. Don't burn any rubbish in the fireplaces.
• Big Yango precinct also has camping available at Blue Gums campground and Mountain Arm campground.
• Horses can only be housed at the yards near Big Yango House or the yards at Blue Gums campground. The yards are not maintained, and use of the yards is at your own risk. For more information contact the Bulga office.

Toilets

There are 2 toilets. 

• Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

There is an open fireplace outside, and a 4-burner gas barbecue on the verandah.

• Gas/electric barbecues (free)
• Wood barbecues (firewood supplied)

Showers

There are 2 showers.

• Hot showers

Electric power

• Solar power is used to operate all lights, fridge and other electrical devices. Don't remove the plastic power key tag located near the rear door of the house.
• Please leave electric heaters, hair dryers, portable fridges or other high demand power devices at home to avoid causing the power system to shut down (blackout).

Balcony

 

Outdoor furniture

 

Indoor fireplace

There is a slow combustion fireplace in the living room.

Kitchen

Kitchen is equipped with basic essentials for 12 people, a fridge, microwave and gas oven.

Plates and cutlery

 

Pots and pans

 

• Big Yango House factsheet
• Big Yango House map (2.2MB pdf)

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

• Big Yango House is not wheelchair-accessible.
• There are 3 steps leading into the back door of the house.
• The showers and toilet are not wheelchair-accessible.