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Woomargama National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Woomargama National Park.

Getting there and parking

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    From Albury:

    • Travel north on Hume Highway
    • Take the Woomargama exit
    • Turn right into Tunnel Road and travel about 10km to the park’s boundary

    Park entry points

    Parking

    Road quality

    • Unsealed roads

    Vehicle access

    • All roads require 4WD vehicle

    Weather restrictions

    • Dry weather only

    By bike

    Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.

    By public transport

    For information about public transport options, visit the NSW country transport info website.

    Best times to visit

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

    Autumn

    The crisp air offers excellent conditions for exploring either on foot or by mountain bike.

    Spring

    Many of the wildflowers are in bloom; including the pale-pink common fringe myrtle; native fuchsia, with its red bell-shaped flowers, and the yellow bitter-peas.

    Summer

    Camp in the bushland by Basin Creek, where it's cool, at Tin Mines campground.

    Weather, temperature and rainfall

    Summer temperature

    Average

    16°C and 30°C

    Highest recorded

    43.7°C

    Winter temperature

    Average

    5°C and 16°C

    Lowest recorded

    –2.8°C

    Rainfall

    Wettest month

    August

    Driest month

    February

    The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

    124mm

    Facilities

    Toilets

    Picnic tables

    Barbecue facilities

    Drinking water

    Maps and downloads

    Safety messages

    However you discover NSW national parks and reserves, we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our park and reserve systems contrast greatly so you need to be aware of the risks and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

    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).

    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.

    Woomargama National Park

    Contact

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    Nearby towns

    Holbrook (24 km)

    During World War I, anti-German sentiment led to Germanton being renamed Holbrook, after British Navy Submarine Commander Norman Holbrook. Today, you can clamber all over the submarine HMAS Otway, which lies in parkland on the main road, and visit the Holbrook Submarine Museum.

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    Albury (56 km)

    There are plenty of adventure experiences to enjoy around Albury-Wodonga. They include cycling, hiking and horse riding at Lake Hume, white-water rafting on the Upper Murray or a leisurely river cruise.

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    Wagga Wagga (103 km)

    Wagga Wagga is renowned for its stunning parks and award-winning gardens. Take a tour through the 20 hectares of themed garden beds in the beautiful Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens complete with mini zoo and free-flight aviary.

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