De Kerrilleau picnic area

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Bungonia National Park

2 current alerts · 1 upcoming · Checked 12 Oct 2026, 5:05 pm

  • UpcomingOther planned events18 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026

    Parks closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control

    The following parks, reserves and areas will be closed from 2pm Sunday 18th October until 10am Saturday 24th October 2026 for a pest management program:

    • Bees Nest Nature Reserve
    • Bungonia National Park - including Bungonia campground (Front gate will be locked at 2pm Sunday).
    • Bungonia State Conservation Area
    • Jerralong Nature Reserve
    • Kerrawary Nature Reserve
    • Nadgigomar Nature Reserve
    • Tarlo River National Park

    This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, goats, pigs, foxes and other pests. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

    The closed areas will be sign-posted at relevant access points. Please avoid these areas and do not enter closed areas during this time. Please follow any directions from NPWS staff and authorised contractors.

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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About

De Kerrilleau picnic area, in an open woodland setting, is also the trackhead and carpark for Grill Cave, which is popular with family groups, school groups and novice cavers. For those who prefer to stay aboveground, the Green track is also accessible from De Kerrilleau.

Enjoy the picnic area's excellent facilities, which include a shelter, gas barbecue, picnic tables and toilet block. Cook up a hearty barbecue breakfast before setting out for the day or, alternatively, return to a lentil burger for lunch or a sizzling steak for dinner as a reward for all your efforts.

Of course, you can simply spend the day at De Kerrilleau sitting under a tree finishing off a good book, daydreaming to your heart's content, or socialising with friends and family. Look out for wallabies, lyrebirds and perhaps even a koala while you're there. Keep your binoculars handy for bird watching, and have the camera ready for when the triumphant cavers return. After lunch, visit Adams lookout or The Lookdown lookout to take in the spectacular views.

Take a virtual tour of De Kerrilleau picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Bungonia National Park · Bungonia State Conservation Area · Country NSW

Bungonia National Park, in easy reach of Canberra, is an outdoor adventure playground offering caving, canyoning, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking and impressive views.

Entry
Park entry fees apply

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

Plan your visit

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Frequently asked questions

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Where you'll be

Bungonia NSW 2580

Hours

Open 24 hours