Garawarra State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Garawarra State Conservation Area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Helensburgh:
- Take Parkes Street north to Helensburgh Station
- Drive past the station and continue to the end of Wilsons Creek Road
- At the bridge over the railway line, park your car and cross the bridge into the reserve.
Park entry points
- Wilsons Creek Road See on map
Parking
- Kellys Falls picnic area See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Garawarra State Conservation Area is accessible by train to Helensburgh Station. Visit the NSW transport info website.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Garawarra State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Blooming wildflowers bring large numbers of birds, making it a perfect time for birdwatching.
Summer
Beautiful weather for bushwalking and cycling, particularly early in the day.
Winter
Clear days, cool weather and low rainfall are perfect for bushwalking.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
42°C
Winter temperature
Average
7°C and 18°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
Picnic tables
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
Garawarra is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Royal National Park Visitor Centre
02 9542 0648
1300 072 757 for campground and cottage bookings
Contact hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. - 2 Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, NSW 2232
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Email: npws.royal@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Royal National Park Visitor Centre
Nearby towns
Wollongong (37 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.
Campbelltown (52 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.
Sydney City Centre (59 km)
No trip to Sydney is complete without spending some time in the city’s beautiful parks. Whether it’s in central areas like Hyde Park or the Royal Botanic Gardens or further out in Centennial Parklands, there’s plenty of green space to go out and enjoy.