Baileys Cottage
Glenrock State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Baileys Cottage.
Getting there and parking
Baileys Cottage is located at Merewether, near Newcastle.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Off-street parking is available for two cars at Baileys Cottage.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Glenrock State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Enjoy exploring the park's mountain biking trails when the weather becomes cooler.
Spring
The park's birds will be chirping and singing, look out for them in the trees as you hit the tracks and trails.
Summer
The park's beaches are a delight at this time of year – you can surf and swim to your heart's content.
Winter
Walk the Bombala walking track for excellent coastal views – you may even spot a whale or two.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
42°C
Winter temperature
Average
11°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
1.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
November
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
283.7mm
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 (up to 2 people)
- 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (up to 2 people)
- 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (up to 2 people)
- 2 Single beds
Facilities
- The cottage has 1 bathroom. with a shower, toilet and hand basin.
- Furnished lounge room with lounge and dining table with 6 chairs.
- Hairdryer and vacuum.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Off-street parking is available.
Drinking water
Showers
- Hot showers
Wireless internet
- Wireless internet (free)
Electric power
Balcony
Large deck and balcony.
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor setting with 6 dining chairs on deck.
Kitchen
The fully equipped kitchen includes a fridge, gas stove and cooktop, microwave, kettle and toaster.
Plates and cutlery
Pots and pans
Bed linen
Air conditioning
Air conditioning in the lounge room.
Heating
TV
Towels
Washing machine
Washer/dryer available.
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
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 Glenrock State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Glenrock State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.