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Seaton's Farm historic site

Weddin Mountains National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Seaton's Farm historic site.

Getting there and parking

Seatons Farm historical site is on the western side of the Weddin Mountains National Park. To get there:

  • From Grenfell: travel 5.5km west along the Mid-Western Highway towards West Wyalong, then turn left onto Back Piney Range Road, following the signs to Weddin Mountains National Park.
  • Follow the road around for 23km and then turn left onto the park entrance road over the grid. Go through the State Forest and then turn right to Seatons Farm.
  • The site is then 450m on the left. Alternatively, you can park in Ben Hall’s campground and walk across to Seatons Farm.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available along the road next to Seatons Farm in the State Forest, or in gravel carparks at Ben Halls campground.

Best times to visit

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

Autumn

Cooler days make it an ideal time to undertake some of the longer walks. It's also a good time to wander around Seaton's Farm to investigate and compare machinery used back then to what we have today.

Spring

A great time to see the wildflowers that blanket much of the ground. Venture up to the lookouts to see the sprawling surrounding farming country.

Summer

Enjoy a free barbecue at Ben Hall's campground.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

30°C and 33°C

Highest recorded

43.9°C

Winter temperature

Average

12°C and 15°C

Lowest recorded

-5°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

June

Driest month

February

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

110.7mm

Facilities

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

Step-free access

There's a gravel pathway that leads around the relics and the area is flat and step-free. To get closer to the relics, you'll need to leave the path and cross over a mixture of hard-packed ground and flat grass.

  • Step-free outdoor pathways

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Safety messages

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).

Outback safety

Safety is of high priority in outback areas. In summer, temperatures can reach up to 50°C in some places. Food, water and fuel supplies can be scarce. Before you head off, check for road closures and use our contacts to stay safe in the outback.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

The area around the relics at Seatons Farm is flat and step-free, with a gravel pathway. To get closer to the relics, you'll need to cross over a mixture of hard-packed ground and flat grass.

There's a hinge mechanism to view the inside of the huts, but this may be difficult for wheelchair users to reach.

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.

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