Clyde River National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Clyde River National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Batemans Bay:
- Travel north on the Princes Highway, then turn left onto the Kings Highway at the roundabout after the Batemans Bay bridge.
- Drive for approximately 3km along the Kings Highway
- Turn left into Rotary Drive, which is the entrance to the park.
From Braidwood:
- Travel on the Princes Highway towards Batemans Bay
- Continue through the township of Nelligen and cross the Clyde River
- Turn right into Rotary Drive, which is the entrance to the park.
Park entry points
- Rotary Drive access See on map
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
For information about public transport options to Batemans Bay, visit the NSW country transport info website.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Clyde River National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Take in magnificent sunset views from Holmes lookout after a day of exploring.
Summer
Get away from the holiday crowds and enjoy peaceful camping, swimming and kayaking on mighty Clyde River.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
14°C and 24°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
6°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
0°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
867.5mm
Facilities
Toilets
Picnic tables
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 South Coast region
Clyde River National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Ulladulla office
02 4454 9500
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. - Lot 9 Blackburn Industrial Estate, 6 Coller Road Ulladulla NSW 2539
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Email: npws.shoalhaven@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Ulladulla office
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Nowra office
02 4428 6300
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. - 104 Flatrock Road, Mundamia NSW 2540
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Email: npws.shoalhaven@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Nowra office
Nearby towns
Batemans Bay (4 km)
Batemans Bay is a bustling coastal town with majestic seascapes. It's located on the estuary of the Clyde River.
Moruya (31 km)
Moruya is a historic dairy town on the Moruya River surrounded by dairy pastures and rugged national parks.
Braidwood (56 km)
Braidwood was the first town to be listed on the NSW State Heritage register. Today, you can tour the town on a self-guided heritage walk and see dozens of impressive historic buildings dating from the gold-rush days.