Abercrombie River National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Abercrombie River National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Goulburn:
- The main access to the park is via the Arkstone Road. Turn onto the Arkstone Road from the Oberon-Goulburn Road, 7km south of Black Springs. This area of the park is accessible by 4WD only, in all weather.
- You can also get to the park via Felled Timber Road and Brass Walls Fire Trail (4WD access, during dry weather only). Turn off the Oberon-Goulburn road onto Felled Timber Road about 23km south of Black Springs.
- 2WD can access Bummaroo Ford along the sealed Abercrombie Road (Oberon-Goulburn Road). Bummaroo Ford is situated on the Abercrombie River, 33km north from Taralga and 74km south from Oberon.
Park entry points
- Abercrombie Firetrail access See on map
- Arkstone access See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
For information about public transport options, visit the NSW country transport info website
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for in Abercrombie River National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
The weather at this time of year is perfect for camping and hiking.
Summer
Bring your swimmers and take a dip in Abercrombie and Retreat rivers.
Winter
The days are crisp – snow falls in higher parts of the park – so pack on the layers, fire up the 4WD and explore some of those trails.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
9°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
34.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
0°C and 11°C
Lowest recorded
–10.5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
June
Driest month
March
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
200.3mm
Facilities
Toilets
Barbecue facilities
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.
Contact
- in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions
Abercrombie River National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Oberon office
02 6336 6200
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. - 38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787
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Email: npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Oberon office
Nearby towns
Oberon (52 km)
If the famous Jenolan Caves are on your travel itinerary Oberon in the Blue Mountains is the perfect spot from which to plan your caving adventure. There are a number of ways visitors can tour the caves.
Taralga (88 km)
Many of Taralga's existing buildings date from the 1860s to the 1890s, and most of them consist of stone from local volcanic supplies. This has resulted in an architectural style unique to Taralga that is somewhere between Georgian and Victorian, giving the town a unique and picturesque aesthetic.
Goulburn (134 km)
Named after Henry Goulburn - the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, Goulburn developed into a major centre for wool, and in 1863, it became Australia's first inland city. Today, the town is a rich hub of history, discovery and natural beauty.