Yango walking track
Yengo National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Yango walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
6km loop
Time
2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Yango walking track is in the Big Yango precinct of Yengo National Park. To get there from Wollombi:
- Take Yango Creek Road for 10km to Upper Yango Creek Road
- Continue along Upper Yango Creek Road for 2.4km and turn right onto Finchley track, after the wooden bridge and cattle grid.
- Follow for 9.2km, passing Finchley lookout, then continue west to Yango walking track.
- The Big Yango entrance and locked gate is 13.5km away. A gate code is required to access this area.
- 5km from the gate is Big Yango House. This is as far as you can take 2WD vehicles.
- 4WDs can turn right, following the track to Blue Gums campground and Yango loop track.
- Drive along Yango loop track for 4.5km to the gate at the base of Mount Yengo and the start of the walk
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Yango walking track can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Car and bus parking is available at the base of Mount Yengo, at the start of Yango walking track. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
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 veranda and chilly nights by the fireplace.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 30°C
Highest recorded
44°C
Winter temperature
Average
4°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
-6.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
178.4mm
Facilities
- Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
- You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
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
- Bulga office
- Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm.
- 02 6574 5555
- npws.wollemiyengo@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 2156 Putty Road, Bulga NSW 2330
Park info
- in Yengo National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and North Coast regions
Yengo National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
The Big Yango precinct of the park is within locked gates and requires a permit to enter.