Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Queanbeyan:
- Travel east on Kings Highway
- Turn right onto Captains Flat Road and follow for approximately 20km
- Turn right onto Woolcara Lane
- Follow Woolcara Lane into Yanununbeyan
Park entry points
- Woolcara Lane See on map
Parking
- Apple Box Flat picnic area See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area is not accessible by public transport.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The milder conditions of this season are ideal for exploring the park whether you're on foot, bicycle or horseback.
Spring
Wildflower season is a superb time to visit the park, when the open grassy woodlands burst into colour and attract birds. Bring along your camera and binoculars for a birdwatching feast.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
12.3°C and 28.3°C
Highest recorded
41.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 12.6°C
Lowest recorded
-9.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
200mm
Facilities
Picnic tables
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
Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Queanbeyan office
02 6229 7166
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - Level 3, 11 Farrer Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
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Email: npws.alpinequeanbeyan@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Queanbeyan office
Nearby towns
Bungendore (35 km)
Proclaimed in 1837, the township of Bungendore quickly became an important crossroad linking Goulburn, Braidwood, Queanbeyan, Canberra and Cooma. Many of the most important buildings - the post office, an Anglican Church and the Bungendore Inn - were constructed in the 1840s.
Queanbeyan (35 km)
Explore the national parks and nature reserves around Queanbeyan to enjoy bushwalks and see native animals in the wild. At the Googong Foreshores, you can enjoy a walk and a picnic, or try one of the various water sports on offer.
Canberra (49 km)
Canberra is the home of Australia's Parliament House, National Gallery, National Museum and War Memorial, as well as many more significant cultural and architectural offerings. Kids of all ages love the interactive science and technology at Questacon.