Southern Blue Mountains area

To get to the Southern Blue Mountains area of Blue Mountains National Park:

From Sydney via Oberon (3.5hrs):

• Head west on the M4 Motorway  and Great Western Highway
• At Hartley, turn left onto Jenolan Caves Road and follow the signs to Oberon.
• From Oberon, take Edith Road and Butter Factory Lane to Shooters Hill Road.
• Turn left onto Mount Werong Road (also known as Colong Oberon historic stock route) and follow this road to the park entrance.
• Dunphys campground is accessed from Blackheath, along Megalong Road.

From Goulburn (1.5hrs):

• Take Taralga-Oberon Road for around 95km
• Turn right onto Cosgrove Road, then right onto Mount Werong Road.
• 4WDs can also take The Range fire trail to Mt Werong from Wombeyan Caves Road.

The nearest fuel and supplies are located in Oberon or Taralga.

Parking

• Dunphys campground See on map
• Galong cabins See on map
• Mount Werong campground See on map

Road access restrictions and conditions

• There’s no direct access to Southern Blue Mountains area or Yerranderie through the Burragorang Valley from East Picton or Oakdale. This is a Schedule 1 protected water catchment with access restrictions. If you’re using GPS or online mapping, please enter Oberon or Goulburn as your destination to avoid navigational issues.
• In wet weather, check road conditions or closures with Oberon office.
• Watch for kangaroos, wombats and fallen trees on the Oberon Colong stock route. Keep speed down to avoid accidents and punctures.

• Unsealed roads

Southern Blue Mountains area is a great place to visit at any time of year, if you're well-prepared. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Breathe in the fresh air as you discover uncrowded tracks and trails. Then settle around the campfire and cook up a warming stew with local Oberon pine mushrooms. If conditions are dry, discover the many trails winding through this area by 4WD. Try the Caves to Caves trail which connects Jenolan and Wombeyan Caves.

Spring

Set up camp at Dunphys campground and head out on a day walk along Coxs River. Find a secluded spot to cast a line for trout -- the October long weekend marks the start of fishing season. This is a captivating time for bushwalking or mountain biking, as wattles, orchids and pea flowers bloom throughout the area.

Summer

Enjoy a digital detox and escape the summer heat. At 1200m, Mount Werong campground offers milder temperatures than the coast. Nearby, history buffs can get a glimpse into early pioneering life along the shady 2.5km Ruby Creek walking track, or visit Yerranderie ghost town. Colong Caves can be accessed via a track from Batsh campground, off the stock route. You’ll need caving equipment and experience, and a permit from the Wombeyan Caves office.

Winter

Dust off your sense of adventure and head deep into the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property, along the Oberon-Colong stock route. If you’re up for winter camping in the wild you might find yourself surrounded by snow at Mount Werong. Come well prepared as it’s isolated and weather can be extreme. You might prefer to stay in historic accommodation at Yerranderie for easy access to the short walks, historic mines, and township tours.

Toilets

• Dunphys campground
• Galong cabins
• Mount Werong campground

Picnic tables

• Dunphys campground
• Galong cabins
• Mount Werong campground

Barbecue facilities

• Dunphys campground
• Galong cabins
• Mount Werong campground

Drinking water

• Mount Werong campground

Showers

• Galong cabins

Electric power

• Galong cabins

• Southern Blue Mountains area factsheet
• Southern Blue Mountains area map (4MB pdf)