Oolambeyan National Park
Overview
For day-trippers, Oolambeyan National Park provides excellent opportunities for birdwatching, picnicking and bushwalking, near Hay and Griffith.
Read more about Oolambeyan National Park
Escape for the day at Oolambeyan National Park. Just 85km from Hay, in the beautiful Riverina region, its grasslands and woodlands provide a great spot for picnicking, walking and birdwatching.
Find a shady spot for a picnic in the homestead’s surviving orchard. There’s an oval with a cricket pitch nearby and many historic buildings to see – great if you’ve got the kids with you. Galahs can often be seen in the area, as can kangaroos, which often graze on the oval.
For the adventurous, management trails from the homestead can be explored by cycling and hiking. After a day exploring Oolambeyan National Park, head to nearby Murrumbidgee Valley regional or national park, where you can camp overnight.
Highlights in this park
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Oolambeyan Homestead picnic area
Not just an excellent spot for picnicking, Oolambeyan Homestead picnic area in Oolambeyan National Park is also a great spot for birdwatching, walking...
Camping:
Wooloondool campground
Wooloondool campground is in Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park near the town of Hay. This dog-friendly location is ideal for camping, fishing, birdwatching, canoeing, swimming alongside the Murrumbidgee River.
Camping:
Bunyip Hole campground
Bunyip Hole campground is in the Willbriggie area of Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park, near Griffith. This dog-friendly campground is a peaceful riverside escape, and offers unpowered sites with great fishing, paddling, walks and cycling.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Contact
- in the Murray-Riverina region
Oolambeyan National Park is open from 6am to 8pm 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