Dharawal National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Dharawal National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
You can access the park through any of three entry points.
From Helensburgh to the park’s eastern entry, turn left onto Old Princes Highway/State Route 60. Turn right onto Darkes Forest Road and continue along to the park entry at Maddens Falls.
From Campbelltown to the park’s northwestern entry, head south on Wedderburn Road, then turn right onto Minerva Road. Continue onto Lysaght Road, and turn left onto Victoria Road and continue to the park entry.
From Bulli Tops to the park’s southern entry, head north on Appin Road/State Route 69 and continue towards Fire Road. You can access the park from the locked gate for the 10B management trail.
Park entry points
- Maddens Falls carpark See on map
- Victoria Road access See on map
Parking
- Minerva Pool walking track See on map
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
Best times to visit
Dharawal National Park is a great place to visit all year round. Head to the park for a refreshing dip during summer, a weekend picnic in the winter sun, some wildflower spotting during spring or an autumn walk or bike ride.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
42°C
Winter temperature
Average
6°C and 16°C
Lowest recorded
-0.6°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
254.5mm
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 South Coast regions
Dharawal National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Wollongong office
02 4224 4188
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - Unit G Ground Floor, 84 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
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Email: npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Wollongong office
Nearby towns
Campbelltown (14 km)
For nature lovers, the Macarthur region has plenty of natural attractions. Explore nature reserves and wildlife trails or see spectacular native flora and fauna at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, the largest botanic garden in Australia.
Appin (22 km)
Follow the 'Burragorang and Bushrangers' drive from Picton through Oakdale, Nattai, The Oaks, Mount Hunter and then via Razorback Lookout to Picton.
Wollongong (30 km)
There are plenty of opportunities for adventure activities in and around Wollongong ranging from surfing and swimming to sailing, hang gliding, paragliding, cycling and abseiling. Wollongong is the only place in NSW where you can skydive onto the beach.