Mount Imlay – Balawan Summit walking track
Mount Imlay National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Imlay – Balawan Summit walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
6km return
Time
2 - 4hrs
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
Experienced bushwalkers
Gradient
Very steep and difficult
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
On entering Mount Imlay National Park:
- Continue driving through East Boyd State Forest until you reach Mount Imlay carpark and Burrawang picnic area.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Mount Imlay National Park can become slippery when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available at Mount Imlay Summit walking track.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mount Imlay National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take advantage of the cooler weather and spend the day walking on Mount Imlay Summit walking track.
Spring
Admire the delicate beauty and bright colours of wildflowers, like mountain speedwell, dotted among boulders and throughout the bush.
Summer
Head to Burrawang picnic area for a relaxing afternoon picnicking under the trees.
Winter
Enjoy the filtered views to the coast from the summit of Mount Imlay on crystal clear winter days.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
14°C and 22°C
Highest recorded
37.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
8°C and 15°C
Lowest recorded
2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
456.5mm
Facilities
Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
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
- Merimbula office
- Monday to Friday and some weekends during peak holiday periods, 10am to 3pm.
- 02 6495 5000
- npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 47 Merimbula Drive, cnr Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula NSW 2548
Park info
- in Mount Imlay National Park in the South Coast region
Mount Imlay National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.