Wallaby picnic area
Conimbla National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Wallaby picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Wallaby picnic area is in the Conimbla Range precinct of Conimbla National Park. To get there:
From Cowra:
Travel 9km west along Mid-Western Highway. Turn right onto Barryrennie Road, following the signs to Conimbla National Park. Continue for 17km, then turn left into Wallaby picnic area.
From Gooloogong:
From the town centre, turn onto Kangarooby Road, following the signs to Conimbla National Park. Continue for 24km, then turn right into Wallaby picnic area.
From Grenfell:
Travel 46km east on the Mid-Western Highway. Turn left onto Barryrennie Road, following the signs to Conimbla National Park. Continue for 17km, then turn left into Wallaby picnic area.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Limited parking is available at Wallaby picnic area in a gravel carpark along Kangarooby Road.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Conimbla National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take advantage of the cooler weather and go for a more adventurous walk off the beaten track.
Spring
Check out the abundance of beautiful blooming wildflowers, particularly the park's distinctive range of orchids.
Summer
A good time to enjoy the wild nightlife in Conimbla with some spotlighting along Wallaby walking track.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
14°C and 32°C
Highest recorded
46.6°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
June
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
103mm
Facilities
You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Step-free access
The picnic area is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the picnic tables and toilets.
There are 31 steps to access nearby Wallaby walking track.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Wallaby picnic area is flat and step-free but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the facilities.
The toilets at the picnic area are not accessible or ambulant.
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
- Bathurst office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6332 7640
- 02 6332 7680 To contact the KARST Conservation Unit in this office.
- npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Level 2, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
Park info
- in Conimbla National Park in the Country NSW region
Conimbla National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.