Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Orange, travel west out of town along Cargo Road (A32) and then turn left onto Lake Canobolas Road which becomes Pinnacle Road. Turn right into Mount Canobolas Road.
Park entry points
- Mount Canobolas access See on map
Parking
- Orange View picnic area and lookout See on map
- Summit lookout See on map
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Wake up to misty mornings and enjoy clear, sunny skies – it's a magical time of year to visit.
Spring
See the violet kunzea, fringe myrtle and mirbelia flowers blossoming in the heaths around rocky outcrops.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
36.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
0°C and 8°C
Lowest recorded
-3.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
August
Driest month
March
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
124.2mm
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 Country NSW region
Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Bathurst office
02 6332 7640
02 6332 7680 To contact the KARST Conservation Unit in this office.
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - Level 2, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
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Email: npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Bathurst office
Nearby towns
Orange (14 km)
The bustling city of Orange, with its many cafes, restaurants and shopping opportunities, has something for everyone, plus there's a huge range of places to stay. The real highlight is the town's food and wine, so bring your thirst and your appetite.
Millthorpe (36 km)
Millthorpe has several fine restaurants and a wide range of accommodation that includes charming B&Bs and exclusive retreats. Located at the heart of a dynamic food and cool-climate wine region, Millthorpe is also a centre for truffle production in the State.
Molong (45 km)
Follow the heritage walking tour of Molong in Country NSW to see the many fine 19th-century buildings. Wander through craft shops or art galleries and visit nearby historic villages such as Yeoval, Cumnock and Cudal.