Lake Glenbawn
Lake Glenbawn State Park NSW key features
Lake Glenbawn State Park offers a wonderful diversity of bushland and wildlife. Nature lovers and bushwalkers alike will enjoy the woodland, which provides a habitat for over 100 species of birds, as well as water sports, fishing, picnic areas, BBQs, playgrounds, tennis and boat hire. Lake Glenbawn is also one of the best freshwater fishing spots in NSW. Cast a line and you can catch our famous ‘big bass’, golden perch (yellow belly), trout and catfish. Throughout spring and summer, when the lake water is high, water sports are popular, including canoeing, pleasure boating, sailing and wind surfing, swimming and water skiing. Download our Lake Glenbawn brochure (1 mb in PDF).
Lake Glenbawn State Park NSW location and contact details
Address: A 3.5 hour drive from Sydney, Lake Glenbawn State Park is 160km north-west of Newcastle, just off the New England Highway, and can be reached via Aberdeen or Scone. Nearest regional centre is Scone
Phone: 02 6543 7193; fax: 02 6543 7422
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Activities at Lake Glenbawn State Park NSW
Visit the Historical Museum housed in an old jail at the nearby town of Scone is a well-regarded attraction. You can also visit the Burning Mountain where a sulphur seam burns, thought to have been ignited by lightning. Buffs of Australian movies will appreciate the nearby village of Gundy that featured in The Shiralee (from the Neville Shute novel). Other activities include: walking/hiking trail, water skiing, swimming, sailing, mountain biking, golf, fishing, cricket, canoeing, bird watching, archery, 4W driving.
Lake Glenbawn State Park NSW accommodation
| Cabins | Bungalows | Villas | |
| Quantity | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Sleeps | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Supplied | Air-conditioning, TV, microwave, stove, fridge, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils, blankets and pillows, some have washing machines | Air-conditioning, TV, microwave, stove, fridge, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils, blankets and pillows, some have washing machines | TV, microwave, reverse cycle air-conditioning, 140lt fridge, stove, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils, blankets, pillows |
| Items needed | Linen | Linen | Linen |
15 Powered camp sites
30 Powered caravan sites
Unlimited unpowered sites
Lake Glenbawn State Park NSW accommodation tariffs
| Peak: | School holidays except for June/July |
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Off peak: Day entry pass: Annual entry pass: |
All other times $9 per car $90 |
| Cabins and bungalows | Villas in caravan park | |
| Peak Mon to Thurs | $97 | $70 |
| Peak Fri to Sun | $126 | $90 |
| Peak weekly | $690 | $495 |
| Off-peak Mon to Thurs | $80 | $46 |
| Off-peak Sun to Sun | $99 | $70 |
| Off-peak weekly | $555 | $415 |
Extra Adults - $12per night. Extra child - $8 per night. 1 night only booking - $25 surcharge. Sheets, pillowcases and towels are not provided, hire is available
Campsites:
| Unpowered | Powered | |
| Nightly | $12 for 1 adult, $18 for 2 adults |
$16 for 1 adult, $23 for 2 adults |
| Weekly | $72 for 1 adult, $108 for 2 adults |
$96 for 1 adult, $138 for 2 adults |
Extra adults - $9. Children 5 yrs to 15 yrs - $5. Children under 5 yrs - free
School groups - $2 per child, $6 per adult. Annual camping pass - (up to 30 days camping) includes annual entry pass
$20 refundable card deposit
$165 - single pass
$190 - double pass
$215 - family pass (2 adults, 2 children)
Extra child - $2 per night
Tariffs are correct as of 1/8/09, please confirm with park before booking.
How to get to Lake Glenbawn State Park NSW
Directions from Newcastle and south: Travel north along the New England Highway through Singleton and Muswellbrook. Continue on to Aberdeen. In Aberdeen, the highway follows a gentle left hand curve as it starts to go down hill. Towards the bottom of the hill, opposite the Commercial hotel, turn right into McAdam St / Rouchel Road (Signposted Lake Glenbawn) and follow the signs. Approximately 13km to the Park entrance.
Directions from Tamworth and north: Travel south along the New England Highway through Murrurundi to Scone. Take the first turn left after the Caltex service station Sign posted Gundy Road and Lake Glenbawn and follow the signs.
Approximately 13km to the Park entrance.
Transport: Trains, and coaches all travel to Scone. Trains and Coaches travel to Aberdeen. Scone airport (sealed strip) can cater charter flights. Taxis are available from Scone or Aberdeen. A school bus runs from the park entrance to Scone each school morning and returns in the afternoon. Park map download (PDF 261.4 kb)
Pet friendly: YES
Lake Glenbawn State Park NSW facilities
Amenities block, bait/lures, bbqs electric, bbqs wood, bike track, boat ramp, café/bistro, camp kitchen, conference centre, disabled access, fuel, groceries, houseboat hire, ice, kiosk, laundry, LP gas, picnic area, playground, public telephone, shelter shed, take-away food, tennis, van storage.
Lake Glenbawn State Park NSW flora and fauna
Lake Glenbawn is habitat for about 100 species of birds, including the magnificent native wedge-tailed eagle and Australian kestrel. Water birds are also abundant. Nature lovers will appreciate the wealth of native white box and yellow box trees.
Lake Glenbawn State Park NSW - Visitors' comments and reviews
"We spent a weekend there, and fell in love with the place. Birdlife, kangaroos everywhere. Scenery is the best. Evenings round a campfire, roasting potatoes in their jackets and marshmallows for our young son. Add to this, the facilities, which are clean and in good condition, including showers, laundry facilities, electric barbeques, kiddies’ playground, boat ramp and more. Add again, the friendliness of the Office staff and the onsite shop, and the place is just perfect for families seeking a peaceful escape. We are going again!" Niels and Beth Williams-Heffernan.
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