Illawarra lookout walking track
Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Illawarra lookout walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
2km return
Time
30min - 1hr
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Flat
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Illawarra lookout walking track is at the northern end of Barren Grounds Nature Reserve. To get there:
- Continue on the road from the reserve entrance for approximately 1km
- Illawarra lookout walking track starts from Barren Grounds picnic area at the end of the road
Parking
Parking is available at Barren Grounds picnic area
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Barren Grounds Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Enjoy spectacular views on a clear autumn day of the coastline and surrounds from Illawarra lookout.
Spring
Enjoy the colourful wildflower display in the reserve's upland heaths.
Summer
Escape the crowds on the coast for a peaceful picnic among nature.
Winter
Warm up with a brisk walk in the misty highlands and admire the flowering banksias.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 5°C
Highest recorded
42.4°C
Winter temperature
Average
8°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
2.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
728.4mm
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
- Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
- 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4887 8270
- FitzroyFalls.VisitorCentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1301 Nowra Road, Fitzroy Falls NSW 2577
Park info
- in Barren Grounds Nature Reserve in the South Coast region
Barren Grounds Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor centre
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Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
1301 Nowra Road, Fitzroy Falls NSW 2577 - 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4887 8270