Willandra Men's Quarters
Willandra National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Willandra Men's Quarters.
Getting there and parking
Willandra Men’s Quarters is in the Willandra Homestead precinct. To get there:
From Hillston:
- Drive 53km west along Mossgiel Trunk Road (unsealed and impassable after rain).
- Turn north on to 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 Men’s Quarters
From Cobb Highway:
- Turn east at Mossgiel and drive 61km east
- Turn north on to 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 Men’s Quarters
Road quality
Please check the weather and the Carrathool Shire website for road conditions before your visit
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at Willandra Men’s Quarters.
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: 6 rooms with 2 bunks per room
- Please leave the cottage in a clean and tidy manner and take your garbage with you.
- The Men's Quarters use bore water.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Barbecue facilities
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Showers
- Hot showers
Electric power
Indoor fireplace
Kitchen
2 gas stoves, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, dining table.
Plates and cutlery
Pots and pans
Heating
Electric heater in the dining room.
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