Mount Imlay National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Imlay National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Eden:
- Travel south on Princes Highway
- Turn right onto Burrawang Forest Road, also known as Mount Imlay Road, 19km south of Eden.
- Continue driving through East Boyd State Forest to Mount Imlay carpark and Burrawang picnic area
Park entry points
- Burrawang picnic area carpark See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
For information about public transport options, visit the NSW country transport info website.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mount Imlay National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take advantage of the cooler weather and spend the day walking on Mount Imlay Summit walking track.
Spring
Admire the delicate beauty and bright colours of wildflowers, like mountain speedwell, dotted among boulders and throughout the bush.
Summer
Head to Burrawang picnic area for a relaxing afternoon picnicking under the trees.
Winter
Enjoy the filtered views to the coast from the summit of Mount Imlay on crystal clear winter days.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
14°C and 22°C
Highest recorded
37.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
8°C and 15°C
Lowest recorded
2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
456.5mm
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
Mount Imlay National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Merimbula office
02 6495 5000
Contact hours: Monday to Friday and some weekends during peak holiday periods, 10am to 3pm. - 47 Merimbula Drive, cnr Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula NSW 2548
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Email: npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Merimbula office
Nearby towns
Eden (30 km)
Eden is a historic whaling town, ideal for a whale-watch tour. It's built around a promontory that juts into Twofold Bay.
Merimbula (57 km)
The main coastal towns of the Sapphire Coast include Bermagui, Tathra, Merimbula and Eden. This stunning coastline has sparkling beaches and bays, lakes and national parks, all accessible via excellent walking tracks and coastal drives. You'll find beaches just perfect for surfing, swimming and walks.
Bega (85 km)
With its forests, lush pastures and a coastline sculpted into a succession of wonders by the sea, the Sapphire Coast is a perfect holiday destination at any time of the year. Set in a valley at the junction of the Bega and Brogo rivers and surrounded by rich dairy country, Bega is a handsome, historic town that's the rural centre of the Sapphire Coast and gateway to the lush Bega Valley. Visit the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre, housed in a faithful reproduction of the original, tells the story of cheese-making production in the area.