Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Penang loop walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3km loop
Time
2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min
Quality of markings
No directional signage
Experience required
Experienced bushwalkers
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
No steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Mount Penang walk is in Guula Ngurra National Park. To get there:
From Sydney or Goulburn:
- Exit the freeway at Sutton Forest (exit signposted as 'Illawarra Highway - Moss Vale, Wollongong'). Follow the signs to Canyonleigh for 10km along Canyonleigh Road, then turn right into Tugalong Road. Travel 22km along Tugalong Road until you come to Attunga Camp on your left and the park on your right. Park at the entrance to the park fire trail and walk into the park.
Parking
Parking is available at the fire trail entrance on Tugalong Road.
Bus parking is available.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Bangadilly National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The cooler weather is a great time to hike up to Mount Penang and enjoy spectacular views out along the Wingecarribee River valley.
Spring
Spring is a great time to enjoy wildlife photography in the park and soak in all of the colourful plant life in full bloom.
Summer
Hang out along the cool riverbanks when the weather is hot, looking out for platypus in the stream and enjoying the shade of the tall forest gums.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
12°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
38.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 13°C
Lowest recorded
-6.4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
June
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
333mm
Facilities
Carpark
Maps and downloads
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.
Park info
- in Guula Ngurra National Park in the Country NSW region
Guula Ngurra National Park is open to the public but may be closed at short notice due to special operations, poor weather or fire danger.
Public vehicles are not permitted inside the park without consent to protect sensitive natural and cultural heritage values. Visitors to the Tugalong area must park outside the main gate.