The Bank Room
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Overview
Enjoy a relaxed stay at this rustic accommodation set in a historic silver mining ghost town.
| Accommodation type | Cottage |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Maximum guests | 3 |
| Facilities | Toilets, showers, drinking water, barbecue facilities, towels, electric power, amenities block, carpark |
| What to bring | Bed sheets, sleeping bag, food supplies, firewood |
| Please note |
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Pretend that you’ve stepped back in time with a relaxing stay at The Bank Room, a charming, rustic cottage in Yerranderie Regional Park at the end of 4WD Oberon Colong historic stock route.
This historic accommodation is set in Yerranderie Private Town, a well-preserved 1900s mining township, where many buildings and other interesting relics of the past have been lovingly restored so that visitors truly get a sense of the area’s early settlement history.
The accommodation can sleep up to 3 people and comes with adjacent kitchen and bathroom facilities, as well as a verandah where you can relax and have a cup of tea or a glass of wine as you enjoy gazing out at the surrounding bushland and local wildlife.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/the-bank-room/local-alerts
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Oberon office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6336 6200
- npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about The Bank Room.
Getting there and parking
The Bank Room is in Yerranderie Regional Park. To get there:
- Start at Oberon on Edith Road, then turn right after 8km onto Butter Factory Lane, which turns into Shooters Hill Road.
- Turn left onto Mount Werong Road (also known as Colong-Oberon Historic Stock Route) and follow this unsealed road past Mount Werong campground.
- Continue all the way along the crest of Murruin Range to Yerranderie Private Town. Stay on the main track and follow the signs.
You can only access The Bank Room from the Oberon-Colong Historic Stock Route. There is no access from Sydney (Oakdale).
- Protected water catchment areas prevent any access via the Burragong Valley, Picton and Oakdale. This is to protect Sydney's water quality.
- Online maps and GPS navigation devices do not show the right directions. Make sure you program Oberon as your initial destination, then Yerranderie Private Town.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking is available at The Bank Room.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 30°C
Highest recorded
42.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
3°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
-10°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
245.9mm
Facilities
- 1 king single bed and 1 king single double bunk bed.
- Pillows and blankets are provided.
- There are no rubbish bins, take all rubbish with you.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Showers
- Hot showers
Drinking water
Barbecue facilities
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Towels
Electric power
Yerranderie is entirely off grid and powered by solar panels. This means that there is just enough power for all essential electronics. Please don’t plug in any appliances that are not provided in your accommodation (hairdryers, toasters, kettles etc.). This can draw too much power from the power grid, leading to blackouts.
Only use the power points to charge phones, laptops or to use the provided appliances.
Amenities
The facilities block is shared with campers and includes:
- 1 male toilet and shower
- 1 female toilet and shower
- A camp kitchen with a sink, gas hotplates, grill and oven.
Carpark
Accessible doorways
- Accessible doorways, at least 850mm wide, with lever handles
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
- The area is mostly gravel and dirt with stepped verandahs at the front of all buildings.
- There is one step to enter The Bank Room. The kitchen is accessible from the cottage, with no steps. However, there is not a lot of space.
- The bathroom, toilets and showers are small and not wheelchair-accessible.
- There are accessible doorways at least 850mm wide with lever handles.
- There is space for a wheelchair to move around the bed.
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.