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Lake Ita picnic area

Kalyarr National Park

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Visitor info

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

Getting there and parking

Lake Ita picnic area is in the Norwood precinct of Kalyarr National Park. To get there from Hay:

  • Head west on Cadell Street toward Maude, continuing onto Maude Road.
  • After 46 km turn right onto Oxley Road.
  • Follow Oxley Road for 19 km, then turn right onto Norwood Main Drive. 
  • Continue on Norwood Main Drive for 6 km. Ita Lake picnic area will be on your left, beside Ita Lake.

Road quality

Most roads require 4WD access, however Norwood Main Drive from where it enters the park to the picnic area is rough but 2WD accessible.

  • Unsealed roads

Weather restrictions

  • Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available in a hard-packed ground carpark next to the main picnic shelter.

Facilities

Toilets

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

There are large picnic shelters at the picnic area.

Step-free access

The picnic area is mostly flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over a mixture of grass and hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.

The ground may be uneven and the grass clumped in parts of the picnic area.

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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.

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.

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Water activities

Beaches, rivers and lakes in NSW national parks offer lots of opportunities for water activities. Please take care in the water and find out how to help your family and friends stay safe around water.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

  • Lake Ita picnic area is flat and step-free
  • There are accessible pit toilets
  • The picnic area has no pathways - you'll need to cross over a mixture of clumped grass and uneven hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.

Permitted

Cycling is permitted on public roads.

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Camping

Fishing

Gathering firewood

Generators

Horses

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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