Robertson Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Robertson Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Moss Vale:
- Travel east along Illawarra Highway towards Robertson
- Once in the township of Robertson, turn right onto Meryla Street.
- Follow to the end then turn left onto South Street
- Continue until you see the sign on your right
From Wollongong:
- Travel west along Illawarra Highway towards Robertson
- Once in the township of Robertson, turn left onto Meryla Street.
- Follow to the end then turn left onto South Street
- Continue until you see the sign on your right
Park entry points
- Robertson Rainforest 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 to Robertson, visit the NSW country transport info website.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Robertson Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Breathe in the crisp fresh air as you walk through the dense rainforest.
Spring
Take a short stroll through the rainforest and discover its ancient secrets.
Summer
Escape the crowded beaches and enjoy cool temperatures under the rainforest canopy.
Winter
Rug up and experience the beauty of the misty rainforest in winter.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
11°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
25.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 14°C
Lowest recorded
2.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
549.7mm
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
Robertson Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
02 4887 8270
Contact hours: 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. - 1301 Nowra Road, Fitzroy Falls NSW 2577
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Email: FitzroyFalls.VisitorCentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
Nearby towns
Robertson (1 km)
Robertson is known as the 'green heart of the Highlands' for a good reason - it's always green. Rich, fertile soil and abundant rural farmland make up Robertson's scenic landscape. It serves as a gateway to some of the State's best waterfalls.
Moss Vale (22 km)
Moss Vale is the rural centre of the Southern Highlands, with its regional livestock saleyards, farmers market and agricultural show. The meandering tree-lined main street and lush gardens make it one of the most picturesque towns in the region.
Bowral (26 km)
Spring is tulip time while summer has fragrant roses and autumn, flowering bulbs. Bowral Tulip Festival runs from the end of September until early October; the Autumn Garden Festival is held in May.