Byarong Park picnic area
Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Byarong Park picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Byarong Park picnic area is in the Mount Keira precinct of Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area. To get there:
- Heading south on the Southern Freeway from Waterfall towards Wollongong, exit at Figtree.
- Turn left onto the Princes Highway
- After 0.5km, turn left again onto Mount Keira Road. It is 3km to Byarong Park.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Enjoy a native wildflower display on the Forest walk.
Summer
Cool your heels on the Mount Keira ring track, which threads through refreshing rainforest.
Winter
Take advantage of the escarpment elevation for a spot of whale watching north of Mount Keira, or from one of the several lookouts.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16.5°C and 25.6°C
Highest recorded
42.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
8.3°C and 18.3°C
Lowest recorded
-0.5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
April
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
316mm
Facilities
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Step-free access
The picnic area is mostly flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over grass and hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Byarong Park picnic area is mostly flat and step-free. In some areas, the ground has a slight slope.
- There are no pathways – you'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and flat grass to reach the facilities.
- The picnic area has accessible toilets
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Fires are not permitted.
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
- Wollongong office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 4224 4188
- npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Unit G Ground Floor, 84 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Park info
- in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area in the South Coast region
Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. However, it is recommended that bushwalking only be undertaken during daylight hours because of the presence of cliff edges and other hazards.