Jerrawangala lookout
Jerrawangala National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Jerrawangala lookout.
Getting there and parking
To get there:
- Drive 35km southwest of Nowra along Braidwood Road
- Turn left onto Wandean Road and drive 3km
- Turn right onto Jerrawangala Lookout Road and drive 1km to the lookout carpark
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at the lookout carpark where the elevated walkway starts, which is approximately 30 metres to the escarpment edge. The carpark is not suitable for larger buses.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Jerrawangala National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Make the most of the cooler weather to walk along one of the park's more challenging trails, such as Butterbush trail, to the escarpment edge.
Spring
Take a drive along Yarran Road through the striking forests and soak in the wonderful wildflower displays in the surrounding open fields.
Summer
Get up early to enjoy sunrise from Jerrawangala lookout, where you'll enjoy clear, crystal views all out along the coast and hinterland.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 24°C
Highest recorded
40.6°C
Winter temperature
Average
9°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-3.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
May
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
316.7mm
Facilities
Picnic tables
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
- This area is fully wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair facilities
- Elevated walkway
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
- Ulladulla office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
- 02 4454 9500
- npws.shoalhaven@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Lot 9 Blackburn Industrial Estate, 6 Coller Road Ulladulla NSW 2539
Park info
- in Jerrawangala National Park in the South Coast region
Jerrawangala National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.