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Burragorang lookout and picnic area

Burragorang State Conservation Area

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about the Burragorang lookout and picnic area.

Getting there and parking

Burragorang lookout and picnic area is in the southern precinct of Burragorang State Conservation Area. To get there from Camden:

  • Take Burragorang Road through Mount Hunter, The Oaks and Oakdale.

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available in a bitumen carpark at Burragorang lookout picnic area, including 2 accessible parking spaces. Bus parking is also available.

Best times to visit

Spring is a great time of year at Burragorang State Conservation Area. Enjoy a picnic in the shade of the eucalypts which surround Burragorang picnic area.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

17°C and 29°C

Highest recorded

45°C

Winter temperature

Average

4°C and 20°C

Lowest recorded

–6°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

February

Driest month

July

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

156mm

Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

There are accessible toilets next to the carpark.

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

Drinking water

Step-free access

  • The lookout and picnic area is flat, with a concrete pathways that lead to the facilities.
  • There are steps at certain points along the concrete path, but where there are steps, there's also a ramp or alternate pathway for people with reduced mobility.

  • Step-free outdoor pathways

Seats and resting points

There are bench seats with backrests near the lookout platform.

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).

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

Burragorang lookout and picnic area is flat, with the following accessible facilities:

  • Accessible toilets next to the carpark
  • Concrete pathways that lead to the facilities
  • Benches with backrests at the lookout for resting
  • 2 accessible parking spaces

There are some points where the concrete paths have steps, but where there are steps, there's also a ramp or alternate pathway for people with reduced mobility.

Prohibited

Gathering firewood

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.

Burragorang lookout and picnic area

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