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Wallaby picnic area

Conimbla National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about the Wallaby picnic area.

Getting there and parking

Wallaby picnic area is in the Conimbla Range precinct of Conimbla National Park. To get there:

From Cowra:

Travel 9km west along Mid-Western Highway. Turn right onto Barryrennie Road, following the signs to Conimbla National Park. Continue for 17km, then turn left into Wallaby picnic area.

From Gooloogong:

From the town centre, turn onto Kangarooby Road, following the signs to Conimbla National Park. Continue for 24km, then turn right into Wallaby picnic area.

From Grenfell:

Travel 46km east on the Mid-Western Highway. Turn left onto Barryrennie Road, following the signs to Conimbla National Park. Continue for 17km, then turn left into Wallaby picnic area.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Limited parking is available at Wallaby picnic area in a gravel carpark along Kangarooby Road.

Best times to visit

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

Autumn

Take advantage of the cooler weather and go for a more adventurous walk off the beaten track.

Spring

Check out the abundance of beautiful blooming wildflowers, particularly the park's distinctive range of orchids.

Summer

A good time to enjoy the wild nightlife in Conimbla with some spotlighting along Wallaby walking track.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

14°C and 32°C

Highest recorded

46.6°C

Winter temperature

Average

2°C and 17°C

Lowest recorded

-8°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

January

Driest month

June

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

103mm

Facilities

You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.

Toilets

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)

Carpark

Step-free access

The picnic area is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the picnic tables and toilets.

There are 31 steps to access nearby Wallaby walking track.

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Safety messages

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.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

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

Wallaby picnic area is flat and step-free but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the facilities.

The toilets at the picnic area are not accessible or ambulant.

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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