Mongarlowe River picnic area
Monga National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Mongarlowe River picnic area.
Getting there and parking
On entering Monga National Park:
- Continue on River Forest Road for approximately 4.5km
- Turn left at the sign and drive 200m to Mongarlowe River picnic area
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark at Mongarlowe River picnic area. It can be a busy place on long weekends, so parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Monga National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take in the sweet perfumes of the plumwood trees in flower.
Spring
See the distinctive bright red colour of the Monga waratah in bloom along the banks of Mongarlowe River.
Summer
Enjoy a picnic under the shade of the eucalypt forest and unwind to the sounds of the gently flowing water at Mongarlowe River picnic area.
Winter
Embark on the historic Corn Trail walking track and experience the diverse natural landscapes of Monga.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
10°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
41.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
0°C and 11°C
Lowest recorded
-9.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
663.9mm
Facilities
Drinking water is not available in this area so you'll need to bring your own.
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Step-free access
Mongarlowe River picnic area is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways aside from a short gravel path to the toilets. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground to reach most of the facilities.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Mongarlowe River picnic area is flat and step-free. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground to reach most of the facilities.
There's an accessible toilet at the picnic area, which is set at the end of a gravel pathway.
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Firewood is not supplied and may not be collected from the 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
- Narooma office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Office open by appointment only. Closed public holidays.
- 02 4476 0800
- npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 10 Graham Street, Narooma NSW 2546
Park info
- in Monga National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Monga is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.