Long Gully picnic area
Budawang National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Long Gully picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Long Gully campground is at the northern end of Budawang National Park. To get there from Milton:
- Follow the signs to Pigeon House Mountain Didthul
- Rather than turning onto Pigeon House Road, continue on Yadboro Road and cross Clyde River, merging onto the Western Distributor.
- Turn right onto Long Gully Road and continue to the campground
Please note, there is no long vehicle access to Long Gully campground.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Long Gully can become boggy when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at Long Gully picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Budawang National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The clear autumn weather is perfect for walking to the top of Mount Budawang, which can be covered in scenic clouds.
Spring
As the weather warms up, this is a perfect time to take advantage of Long Gully campground.
Winter
Take a drive along the Western Distributor to view the steep slopes of the Budawang Range from the warmth of your car.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
10.5°C and 25.4°C
Highest recorded
41.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
0.4°C and 12.1°C
Lowest recorded
-9.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
199.9mm
Facilities
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Carpark
Maps and downloads
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 Budawang National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Budawang National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.