Willandra Homestead
Willandra National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Willandra Homestead.
Getting there and parking
The Willandra Homestead is in the Willandra Homestead precinct of Willandra National Park. To get there:
- From Hillston, drive 53km west along the 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).
- From the 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 the Willandra Creek Trail to reach the Willandra Homestead precinct
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at the Willandra Homestead in a hard-packed ground carpark.
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
There is limited water available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Toilets
The main homestead building has an ambulant flush toilet with a support rail.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Seats and resting points
There are bench seats with backrests on the verandah of the homestead and under one of the trees on the homestead lawn.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
The main building at Willandra Homestead has a timber ramp with handrails that leads onto the verandah. It also has an ambulant toilet with a support rail.
There are some parts of the homestead and grounds where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:
- Some of the wood floor panels inside the homestead have lifted and separated, creating small gaps.
- There are steps between rooms in the homestead
- Not all door frames are standard wheelchair width. The main entrance to the homestead has 2 single-width doors, one with a high lever handle.
- There are steps to enter the other buildings on the grounds.
- There's a paved path that runs from the homestead's main entrance to the nearby staff office, but you'll need to cross over flat grass to get around the rest of the grounds.
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.
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 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