Woomargama National Park volunteer group
Woomargama National Park
Overview
Woomargama National Park volunteer group is dedicated to restoring this park’s natural environment, particularly its threatened species. You’re invited to get involved in the projects currently underway.
- Work
- Bush regeneration, weed and pest management
- When
Various times throughout the year.
- Grade
- Medium
Restoration of the natural environment is a hugely important way to help save NSW threatened species. Several projects are currently underway in this park. The group openly welcomes new members, so feel free to get in touch and find out which projects are of most interest to you. Activities include surveying and bush regeneration.
You’ll just need to dress for bushwalking and bring along extra clothes for changes in weather conditions, snacks and drinking water. Designated meeting points are pre-arranged for each activity, and car-pooling can be organised.
We look forward to you volunteering with us.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/volunteer-activities/woomargama-national-park-restoration/local-alerts
Park info
- in Woomargama National Park in the Murray-Riverina and Snowy Mountains regions
Woomargama National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Woomargama National Park volunteer group.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
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
Note: The road system in Woomargama National Park is presently closed to vehicles due to pavement damage caused by severe wet weather conditions. We anticipate the roads to be closed for the months of September and October. The park is still open to walkers and mountain bike riders.
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 transport info website.
Maps and downloads
Learn more
Woomargama National Park volunteer group is in Woomargama National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Outstanding attractions
This wild landscape offers activities for all. Pitch a tent at one of the two campgrounds and use it as a base for exploring the surrounds. Pull on your hiking boots and hit the many trails that cross the park. They also offer a great ride if you fancy testing your limits on a mountain bike. It doesn't have to be quite so full-on though. There are many beautiful wildflowers and animals that are best observed quietly, and photographers will love the view from Norths lookout.
- Norths Lookout Offering scenic views of Murray Valley, Snowy Mountains and Riverina, see Australian landscapes from Norths lookout, where you can picnic and relax.
- Tunnel Road picnic area Located at the entrance to Woormagama National Park, near Holbrook, Tunnel Road picnic area is an idyllic spot where you can experience birdwatching, walking and wildflower displays in spring.
Slice of history
Talk about an interesting past - Woomargama has just that. In 1924, explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell set off from Sydney to see if there was an overland route to Melbourne. While you're there, you'll appreciate how difficult their hiking must've been. Hume and Hovell walking track, a 440km bushwalking trail from Yass to Albury, almost directly follows their footsteps. Before it was named a national park, parts of Woomargama were mined for tin and used as grazing land.
Tall timber
Situated in the transition zone between the mountainous NSW south-west slopes and the broad plains of the Riverina district, Woomargama has a vast range of forest and woodland communities. It contains the largest remnant community of box woodlands on the south-west slopes and is also home to the rare phantom wattle, which flowers golden yellow in spring.
- Norths Lookout Offering scenic views of Murray Valley, Snowy Mountains and Riverina, see Australian landscapes from Norths lookout, where you can picnic and relax.
Wild things
Some of the more common animals you'll see are echidnas, wombats, gliders, kangaroos and wallabies. These natives are best spotted in the early morning or late afternoon when they're most active. There are rare creatures too: listen for the 'ark' calls of the brown toadlet which lives in burrows or under rocks. Look upwards to catch a flash of colour as a bright green superb parrot flies overhead.
- Tunnel Road picnic area Located at the entrance to Woormagama National Park, near Holbrook, Tunnel Road picnic area is an idyllic spot where you can experience birdwatching, walking and wildflower displays in spring.