A tent and 2 campchairs overlook the river at Woolpress bend campground, Yanga National Park. Photo: Vision House Photography/OEH

A car and wooden picnic tables at Woolpress Bend campground, Yanga National Park. Photo: Vision House Photography/OEH

Kayak on riverbank beside the Murrumbidgee River in Yanga National Park. Photo: Vision House Photography/OEH

Low aerial view of Murrumbidgee River and Woolpress Bend campground, Yanga National Park. Photo: Vision House Photography/OEH

Aerial river view of Woolpress Bend in Yanga National Park. Photo: Vision House Photography/OEH

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Photo 1: Vision House Photography/OEH
Photo 2: Vision House Photography/OEH
Photo 3: Vision House Photography/OEH
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Woolpress Bend Campground

Yanga National Park, New South Wales, Australia

National Park

About this place

Secluded Murrumbidgee River camping with paddling, fishing and pastoral history.

Campsites: 6
Camping setup: Tents, Camper trailers

Woolpress Bend sits on the Murrumbidgee River in Yanga National Park, at a site once used for wool pressing in the nineteenth century. The riverside camp has space for tents, camper trailers and caravans.

Paddle, fish or watch for birds among the river red gums, then return to a quieter pace by the water. The combination of floodplain scenery and local history makes this more than a simple overnight stop.

What this place offers

Non-flush toilets
Unpowered sites
Unmarked sites

Getting there

Woolpress Bend campground is in the northern area of Yanga National Park. To get there: From Balranald: Take Sturt Highway east for 10.5km Turn north onto Waugorah Road and continue around 44km (after the first 22km roads are unsealed) At the intersection with the old fridge mailboxes, turn left onto Coates Road Continue 5km, crossing the bridge over Waugorah Creek then keeping right onto Waugorah trail Then turn left at the information shelter onto Woolpress Bend trail and follow 4km to the campground. Road quality: Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads Vehicle access: 2WD vehicles Weather restrictions: Dry weather only Parking: Parking is available at Woolpress Bend campground.

Things to know

Check booking requirements and current NPWS park alerts before travelling.
Bring drinking and cooking water.
Pets are not permitted; certified assistance animals are excepted.

Where you'll be

Yanga National Park, New South Wales, Australia

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