Willandra Cottage
Willandra National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Willandra Cottage.
Getting there and parking
Willandra Cottage is in Willandra Homestead precinct. To get there:
From Hillston:
- Drive 53km west along Mossgiel Trunk Road (unsealed and impassable after rain).
- Turn north onto Trida Road and drive another 20km until you see the park entrance signposted on the right (east).
- Drive another 10km east along Willandra Creek trail
- Follow the signposts to Willandra Cottage
From Cobb Highway:
- Turn east at Mossgiel and drive 61km east
- Turn north onto Trida Road and drive another 20km until you see the park entrance signposted on the right (east).
- Drive another 10km east along Willandra Creek trail
- Follow the signposts to Willandra Cottage
Road quality
Access roads close after rain. Please check the Carrathool Shire website for current road closure information.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available next to Willandra Cottage.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Willandra National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Like spring, this season is also a time of mild weather.
Spring
Spring brings mild weather and fantastic birdwatching opportunities, as well as being the best time for wildflower displays. Drive, cycle or walk the scenic Merton trail or follow the Nilla Yannagalang Billana walking trail to make the most of what's on offer at this time of year.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 32°C
Highest recorded
46°C
Winter temperature
Average
7°C and 16°C
Lowest recorded
-4.4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
October
Driest month
February
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
119.6mm
Facilities
- Bedding configuration: 1 queen and 1 bunk (2 bedrooms). 1 bunk in sleep out.
- Furnished living room.
- Bathroom with shower/bath and 1 toilet.
- Please leave the cottage in a clean and tidy manner and take your garbage with you.
- This cottage uses bore water.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Barbecue facilities
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Showers
- Hot showers
Electric power
Kitchen
Gas stove, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle and dining table.
Plates and cutlery
Pots and pans
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
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.
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. For more information, please see the OEH policy.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
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Park info
- in Willandra National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
Willandra National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a self-registration fee collection system. Please bring correct change.
Buy annual pass