Yanga National Park National Park
Protected Victorian park conserving wetlands and riverine habitats
Yanga National Park at a Glance#
Address: Yanga National Park, near Balranald, New South Wales, Australia
Hours: Open daily (daylight hours)
Admission: Free (no gate; fees may apply for camping or specific facilities)
How to Get to Yanga National Park#
Yanga is accessed from Balranald on the Sturt Highway (A20). From Balranald drive south on Murray Street and follow signs for Yanga Homestead/State Conservation Area-allow 30-50 minutes on sealed and well-graded unsealed roads. The nearest larger centres are Mildura (about 2.5-3 hours northwest) and Wagga Wagga (about 3.5-4 hours east). High-clearance vehicles are recommended for some internal tracks after rain.
Tips for Visiting Yanga National Park#
- Drive slowly on park access tracks-wildlife crosses the road at dawn and dusk.
- Bring binoculars for waterbirds around Yanga wetlands; the best vantage is from the Pelican Point bird hide.
- If planning to camp, book at the nearby Balranald or check with local NSW National Parks authorities for seasonal closures.
Best Time to Visit Yanga National Park#
Best visited in spring or autumn for birdwatching and comfortable temperatures; summer can be hot and remote tracks may be difficult after storms.
Weather & Climate near Yanga National Park#
Yanga National Park's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.