The 'Jewel in the crown of the Central West', Wyangala Waters is a favourite picnic area and holiday destination. Relax in comfortable accommodation or on the water in a houseboat, take a bushwalk or cast a line for some fishing. With a catchment area of 8,300 square kilometres and a dam capacity of 1,217,600 megalitres, the surface area of the dam is two and a half times the size of Sydney Harbour and is a favourite for water sports.
There are many walking trails through the bush or go mountain bike riding. Canoe around the foreshores any time of year. Lake Wyangala is well-regarded as an excellent inland fishing spot. Catch silver and golden perch (yellow belly), catfish, Murray cod and the renowned brown and rainbow trout. Through the spring and summer seasons, Wyangala Waters is great for jet-skiing, pleasure boating, sailing, windsailing, swimming, and water skiing.
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Facilities
Amenities block, bait/lures, bbqs electric, bbqs wood, boat ramp, conference centre, disable access, fuel, groceries, houseboat hire, ice kiosk, laundry, LP gas, pet-friendly, picnic area, playground, public telephone, storage, take-away food, water slide.
Activities
For a night time treat, see the stars of the southern skies from Darby Falls Observatory. Half an hour's drive away is the town of Cowra, which has shops, restaurants and service stations. There's also Cowra's famous War Museum, a superb Japanese Garden and the Steam Train Museum. Around the town's vicinity, there are some great restaurants and vineyards to visit. Other activities include: bird watching, canoeing, fishing, fossicking, mountain biking, sailing, swimming, water skiing, trekking.
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Accommodation
| Lodge | Bungalow | Cabin | Cottage | Caravan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity | 1 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Sleeps | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Supplied | Built in wardrobes, microwave, full size stove, gas heater, air conditioner, shower, toilet, hand basin, doonas, blankets and pillows | Microwave, full size stove, reverse-cycle air conditioning, shower, hand basin, laundry tub, separate toilet, doonas, blankets and pillows | Full size kitchen, microwave, stove, dining table, shower and toilet, doonas, blankets and pillows | Kitchen, microwave, stove, shower, hand basin, toilet, gas heating, air conditioner, doonas, blankets and pillows | Bathroom, shower, toilet, kitchenette, cook top stove, microwave, bar fridge, toaster, kettle, cooking utensils, cutlery, doonas, blankets and pillows |
| Items needed | Linen | Linen | Linen | Linen | Linen |
- Unlimited unpowered camp sites
- 18 Powered camping sites
- 29 Powered caravan sites
| Accommodation Tariffs | Weekly | Sun/Thursday per night | Fri/Sat per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Bed Bungalow | $630 | $90 | $125 |
| 6 Bed Cottage | $630 | $90 | $125 |
| 6 Bed Cabin | $500 | $70 | $95 |
| The Lodge | $1000 | $140 | $175 |
| Ensuite Jayco | $500 | $70 | $95 |
Two adults per site included in price.
- Extra Adult - $10 per night
- Children 2yrs to 16yrs - $5 per night
| Night | Weekly | |
|---|---|---|
| Powered sites | $20 | $120 |
| Un-powered sites | $15 | $75 |
Two adults per site included in price.
- Extra Adult - $10 per night
- Children under 16 - Free
Backwaters camping
- Markhams Creek, Oaky Creek, Quart Pot (up to 6 people per site) - $10 per night
- Backwaters Camping Permit - $250 Includes a Season Pass to Main Park or $200 Camping Permit Only
Vehicle Entry to Main Park
Car entry is included in accommodation and camping tariffs for one vehicle per site/unit. Any extra vehicles are:
- $10 per car
- $5 per bike
- $80 per year for Twelve Month Season Pass
School Camps
- Child per day - $5 each
- Adults per day - $10 each
Community Hall
Available for school groups, parties, conferences and functions.
Hall Only (no access to Kitchen):
- $120 per night
- $150 per night in School Holidays
Extra Charges:
- Kitchen with Hall hire - $40 per night
- Heater hire - $10 per hour
- Adult camping in Hall - $10 each per night
- Child camping in Hall - $5 each per night
Please note that a 50% deposit is required within 14 days from the date of booking your accommodation. Your deposit will be deducted from your tariff on arrival. Cancellations: 14 days notice prior to arrival is required for a refund of your deposit minus our administration fee. If the cancellation is made later than this no deposit will be refunded, except under extreme circumstances.
Bookings can be made up to 12 months in advance. Minimum stay 2 nights, a booking surcharge of $25 applies for 1 night only. Please confirm tariffs with park before booking.
Flora and fauna
Wyangala boasts kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, reptiles and over 60 bird species including Wedge Tail Eagles and White Breasted Sea Eagles. Numerous types of eucalypt, wattle and many native flowers are also in abundance.
Location
Address: The park is located 330 km west of Sydney via the village of Woodstock.
Directions
An easy morning's drive from Sydney, or a short drive from Canberra, Wyangala Dam is located at the junction of the Lachlan and Abercrombie Rivers. Wyangala Waters State Park is a 3.5 hour drive from Sydney, a 30-minute drive from Cowra and a two-hour drive from Canberra. Nearest regional centre is Cowra. The park is located 330 km west of Sydney via the village of Woodstock. It's just 40 km from the regional centre of Cowra
Transport: There is no public transport available to this park. Park map download (PDF 310.7KB)
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