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Finchley cultural walk

Yengo National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Finchley cultural walk.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

1km return

Time

15 - 45min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

No steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1m-wide and hard-packed ground along its length. The track can be narrow and uneven in sections.

Other barriers

Other barriers: There rock platform at the Aboriginal engraving site is uneven and sloped and there are timber bollards which you'll need to manoeuvre around to see the engravings.

Getting there and parking

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    The Finchley cultural walk is in Yengo National Park. To get there:

    • Take the Yango Creek Road from Wollombi or Laguna
    • Then Upper Yango Creek Road onto the Finchley track
    • Follow Finchley track past Finchley lookout, then turn left onto Yango track.

    Road quality

    Check the weather before you set out as the road to Finchley cultural walk can become slippery when it rains.

    Parking

    Parking is available in a hard-packed ground carpark at Finchley campground where this walk begins.

    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.

    Facilities

    The nearest toilets are at Finchley campground where this walk begins. They are ambulant non-flush toilets.

    Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.

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    Safety messages

    This park is in a remote location, so please ensure you’re well-prepared, bring appropriate clothing and equipment and advise a family member or friend of your travel plans.

    Bushwalking safety

    If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

    Mobile safety

    Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

    Accessibility

    Finchley cultural walk is step-free and mostly flat with gentle hills. There are some points along the track where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:

    • The track can be narrow and uneven at points
    • The rock platform at the Aboriginal engraving site is sloped and uneven
    • To see the engravings at the Aboriginal engraving site, you'll need to manoeuvre around timber bollards.

    There are ambulant toilets at Finchley campground where this walk begins.

    Prohibited

    Gathering firewood

    Firewood may not be collected from the park

    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.

    Finchley cultural walk

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    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.