Woolshed Falls walking track
Cocoparra National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Woolshed Falls walking track.
Track grading
Grade 3
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Distance
0.5km return
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Time
30min
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Quality of markings
Sign posted
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Experience required
No experience required
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Gradient
Flat
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Steps
Occasional steps
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Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Woolshed Falls walking track is in The Pines picnic area precinct of Cocoparra National Park. To get there from Griffith:
- Take Rankins Springs Road through Beelbangera village to Yenda (about 15km).
- Turn left at the T-intersection onto Myall Park Road and travel north for 7.5km
- Turn right onto Mount Bingar Road, left at the park entrance at the Whitton Stock Route T-intersection, and travel for 4.6km until you reach Woolshed Flat access road, on the right.
- Travel 3.1km to The Pines picnic area – you’ll see the turn-off on the left.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Woolshed Falls walking track can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available at The Pines picnic area, where the walking track begins.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Cocoparra National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Camp at Woolshed Flat while the days are still long and warm enough to explore the walking tracks and the cool nights are pleasant for sitting and watching the sun set Keep an eye out for the autumn greenhood, an early flowering orchid. .
Spring
Take Jacks Creek walking track to see gorgeous spring flowers, including orchids, daisies, wattles and tea-trees. Watch the first rainbow bee-eaters arrive to build nests in the ground. Their brilliant colours are dazzling. Climb Mount Brodgen to look out over the plains and the tree line of Murrumbidgee River .
Winter
Winter rains bring the creeks and falls to life, and the blue-tinged cypress pine trees contrast against the red rocks beautifully after wet weather. The mosses and lichens on Falcon Falls walking track are also renewed with the seasonal rains Wattles begin to flower and their glorious colour will brighten up a cold day .
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 33°C
Highest recorded
44.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
3°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
–4.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
October
Driest month
December
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
111.3mm
Facilities
- Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
- Rubbish bins are not available. Please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
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.
Operated by
- Griffith office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Closed 1pm to 2pm.
- 02 6966 8100
- npws.riverina@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 200 Yambil Street, Griffith NSW 2680
Park info
- in Cocoparra National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
Cocoparra National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.