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Yanga Woolshed

Yanga National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Yanga Woolshed.

Getting there and parking

Yanga Woolshed is located in the Woolshed precinct of Yanga National Park. To get there:

  • From Balranald, travel east along Sturt Highway for 2km.
  • Turn right onto Windomal Road
  • Continue for approximately 3km before turning right at the sign to Yanga Woolshed

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available in a large gravel carpark off Windomal Road, a short walk from Yanga Woolshed.

Best times to visit

The locals will tell you it can get pretty hot out this way, so you may wish to time your visit to avoid the summer heat. Temperatures during autumn, winter and spring are more moderate - just be sure to check the forecast as roads can become inaccessible in wet weather.

Spring

A great time to see the woodland birds - be sure to bring your binoculars.

Facilities

Toilets

There are accessible non-flush toilets at the carpark.

  • Non-flush toilets

Carpark

Step-free access

There's step-free access into Yanga Woolshed along ramps at either end. People with reduced mobility may need some assistance in the following areas:

  • The ramps are old, from the time when the building was a working shed.
  • Inside the building is grating floor

There's step-free access from the carpark to and around the woolshed along 1m-wide hard packed ground and gravel paths.

  • Step-free outdoor pathways

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Outback safety

Safety is of high priority in outback areas. In summer, temperatures can reach up to 50°C in some places. Food, water and fuel supplies can be scarce. Before you head off, check for road closures and use our contacts to stay safe in the outback.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

There's step-free access into Yanga Woolshed along ramps. People with reduced mobility may need some assistance:

  • The ramps are old, from the time when the building was a working shed.
  • Inside the building is grating floor

There's step-free access from the carpark to and around the woolshed along 1m-wide hard packed ground and gravel paths. 

There are accessible toilets at the carpark.

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.

Yanga Woolshed

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Park info

  • in Yanga National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
  • Yanga National Park is open Sunrise to Sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

    Yanga Homestead Precinct is open 8.30am - 4.30pm.

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