Yengo National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Yengo National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Wisemans Ferry
- Travel across the Hawkesbury River by ferry from Old Northern Road
- After exiting the ferry turn left
- Drive along Settlers Road to the historic town of St Albans
- Follow Wollombi Road to Mogo campground and the southern precinct of the park.
From Cessnock
- Follow Wollombi Road to Wollombi
- Turn right into Great North Road near Wollombi Tavern
- Turn left into Yango Creek Road
- Continue onto Upper Yango Creek Road, then follow the signs on the Finchley track until you reach Finchley lookout.
Please note that the Big Yango precinct of the park is within locked gates and requires a permit to enter. Access is only for those staying overnight at Big Yango house, Blue Gums campground or Mountain Arm campground.
Park entry points
- Putty Road access See on map
Parking
- Finchley campground See on map
- Mogo campground See on map
- Shepherds Gully circuit See on map
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
There are no public transport options for Yengo National Park.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Yengo National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Try mountain bike-riding around the Mount Yengo loop trail.
Spring
Set up camp at either Blue Gums or Mountain Arm campground and enjoy the stunning spring wildflower display.
Summer
Great for 4WD touring, experience those amazing sunsets and spectacular views from Finchley lookout.
Winter
Make Big Yango House your base to explore the park, enjoy warm days on the veranda and chilly nights by the fireplace.
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Public phone
Showers
Electric power
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 Sydney and surrounds and North Coast regions
Yengo National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
The Big Yango precinct of the park is within locked gates and requires a permit to enter.
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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
Wollombi (74 km)
Nature abounds in and around Wollombi, in the Hunter Valley region. Nearby are national parks with great bushwalking trails and lookouts and ancient Aboriginal rock carvings.
Cessnock (76 km)
Some of the finest wines in the world are created in the Hunter Valley and its towns, gourmet food is acclaimed and luxury, boutique accommodations are matched by the most beautiful natural scenery.
Newcastle (126 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.