Oolambeyan Homestead picnic area
Oolambeyan National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Oolambeyan Homestead picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Oolambeyan Homestead picnic area is in the Oolambeyan Homestead precinct of Oolambeyan National Park. To get there:
- From Hay, follow the Sturt Highway east for approximately 55km.
- Turn right into Gum Creek Road
- Take Oolambeyan Road and the Entrance Trail to the homestead precinct
- Oolambeyan Homestead picnic area is approximately 6km from the park entrance and 50m south of the old homestead
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Oolambeyan Homestead picnic area can become impassable when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at Oolambeyan Homestead picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Oolambeyan National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
See Oolambeyan Homestead's roses in full bloom during autumn The colour changes in the landscape and the clear days make for lovely walking and beautiful photographs .
Spring
Rainbow bee-eaters migrate to the park, and these small, brightly coloured birds can be seen around the homestead. Wildflowers, such as paper daisies and darling peas, are in full bloom and carpet the landscape in yellow, white, purple and green .
Winter
This is the best time of year to see superb parrots which migrate here to feed in the cypress pines and boree woodland.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 33°C
Highest recorded
47.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
4°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
–3.6°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
June
Driest month
November
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
121.9mm
Facilities
Toilets
Visitors need to use the toilet at the Oolambeyan Homestead, located off the southwest veranda
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty.
Prohibited
Camping
There are no designated campgrounds in Oolambeyan National Park. Free camping is not permitted. You can camp nearby at Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park and Murrumbidgee Valley National Park.
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 Oolambeyan National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
Oolambeyan National Park is open from 6am to 8pm but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.