Yanga Woolshed picnic area
Yanga National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Yanga Woolshed picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Yanga Woolshed picnic area is located in the Woolshed precinct of Yanga National Park. To get there:
- From Balranald, travel east along Sturt Highway for 2km.
- Turn right onto Windomal Road
- Continue for approximately 3km before turning right at the sign to Yanga Woolshed
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark at Yanga Woolshed picnic area.
Best times to visit
The locals will tell you it can get pretty hot out this way, so you may wish to time your visit to avoid the summer heat. Temperatures during autumn, winter and spring are more moderate - just be sure to check the forecast as roads can become inaccessible in wet weather.
Spring
A great time to see the woodland birds - be sure to bring your binoculars.
Facilities
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Step-free access
The picnic area is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways - you'll need to cross over a mixture of grass and hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Yanga Woolshed picnic area is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over a mixture of grass and hard-packed ground to reach the facilities.
There are accessible toilets at the picnic area.
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
- Yanga National Park office
- 8.30am to 4.30pm daily.
- 03 5021 8988
- npws.lowerdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 38773 Sturt Highway, Balranald NSW 2715
Park info
- in Yanga National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
Yanga National Park is open Sunrise to Sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Yanga Homestead Precinct is open 8.30am - 4.30pm.