Mount Royal National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Royal National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Singleton:
- Travelling north, drive through Singleton on New England Highway.
- Turn right onto Bridgeman Roa d at Dunolly and after approximately 15km, veer left into Mount Royal Road at Carrowbrook.
- Follow this unsealed road for about 7km
Park entry points
- Mount Royal Road access See on map
Parking
- Carrow Brook walking track See on map
- Youngville campground 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 Royal National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
This is the best time of year to tackle the hike to Pieries Peak for spectacular scenic views of the area.
Summer
Enjoy a shady barbecue at Youngville picnic area.
Winter
Orchids are in flower at this time of year, so take a walk to Carrow Brook to enjoy them.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 30°C
Highest recorded
42.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
7°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-1.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
146mm
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 North Coast and Country NSW regions
Mount Royal National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Bulga office
02 6574 5555
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm. - 2156 Putty Road, Bulga NSW 2330
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Email: npws.wollemiyengo@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Bulga office
Nearby towns
Singleton (50 km)
Just north of Singleton, at the foot of the Mount Royal Range, Lake St Clair makes a great nature lover's playground. Whether it's swimming, sailing, waterskiing, camping, fishing or picnicking you're after, you'll find it here.
Newcastle (130 km)
Newcastle is a harbour city surrounded by amazing surf beaches that are linked by a great coastal walk, the Bathers Way. The walk from Nobbys Beach to Merewether Beach takes about three hours and is a great way to explore the city.