Kalyarr National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Kalyarr National Park.
Getting there and parking
Kalyarr National Park is on Maude Road, 30km west of Hay and 22km east of Maude village. There are 2 main visitor areas in Kalyarr National Park: Norwood and Thelangerin.
To get to Norwood area from Hay:
- Drive west on Cadell Street/Maude Road.
- Continue for 46km, then turn north onto Oxley Road.
- Continue for 19km, then turn east onto Norwood Main Drive.
To get to Thelangerin area from Hay:
- Drive north on the Cobb Highway.
- Continue for 38km, then turn west onto Corrong Road.
- Continue for 25 km, then turn south onto Thelangerin Road.
Road quality
Check the weather forecast before setting out. Roads are often impassable after even light rain, and bogged vehicles may not be towed for several days.
4WD only near rivers and ephemeral creeks.
- Unsealed roads
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Kalyarr National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Camp at Lachlan River campground in mid-autumn when the days are still long enough to explore the park, and nights are cool and you can enjoy a meal over the campfire. It’s a great time to walk the Kalyarr cultural trail along the river.
Spring
Early spring rains bring masses of wildflowers including wattles, orchids, lilies, pigface and paper daisies. Migratory birds start to return for the summer.
Winter
Higher rainfall and cooler weather make the park greener and lusher than at any other time of year. Warm afternoons are followed by early sunsets and cold, clear nights.
Facilities
Maps and downloads
What's permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
Camping is only permitted at Lachlan River campground.
Cycling
Bikes are permitted on public roads.
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
What's prohibited
Recreational hunting in NSW national parks is an illegal activity and is a fineable offence.
Gathering firewood
Generators
Horses
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 Murray-Riverina region
Kalyarr National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Griffith office
02 6966 8100
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Closed 1pm to 2pm. - 200 Yambil Street, Griffith NSW 2680
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Email: npws.riverina@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Griffith office
Nearby towns
Hay (30 km)
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