Jerrawangala National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Jerrawangala National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Nowra:
- Take Albatross Road until you can see HMAS Albatross
- Turn right onto Braidwood Road
- Once you meet Turpentine Road, the park adjoins Braidwood Road, mainly along the road’s eastern side.
Park entry points
- Braidwood Road See on map
Parking
- Jerrawangala lookout See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Jerrawangala National Park is not accessible by public transport.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Jerrawangala National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Make the most of the cooler weather to walk along one of the park's more challenging trails, such as Butterbush trail, to the escarpment edge.
Spring
Take a drive along Yarran Road through the striking forests and soak in the wonderful wildflower displays in the surrounding open fields.
Summer
Get up early to enjoy sunrise from Jerrawangala lookout, where you'll enjoy clear, crystal views all out along the coast and hinterland.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 24°C
Highest recorded
40.6°C
Winter temperature
Average
9°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-3.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
May
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
316.7mm
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 South Coast region
Jerrawangala National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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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
Nowra (38 km)
Nowra is a historic city and the commercial heart of the Shoalhaven. It's on the Shoalhaven River close to beaches and national parks.
Braidwood (84 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.
Ulladulla (93 km)
Ulladulla is close to several wonderful national parks. Morton National Park, to the west, is home to Pigeon House Mountain, a local landmark which is a popular climb. Murramarang National Park, between Ulladulla and Batemans Bay, has beautiful coastal walks, beaches and camping sites.