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Monga National Park
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Monga National Park
2 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 1:05 pm
- Closed areas
Penance Grove Boardwalk & Walking Track Closed Permanently
Due to extensive damage to infrastructure and trees during the 2019/2020 fires, the Penance Grove Boardwalk and Walking Track have been permanently closed. Any reference to these areas on third party websites is old content and now incorrect. Due to the extent of damage and complete loss of all infrastructure, there are currently no plans to reinstate the area.
The Corn Trail walking track, Dasyurus picnic area and Mongarlowe River picnic area all remain available.
About
The park at a glance
Monga National Park has something for all, with 4WD touring routes, walking and horse riding tracks to enjoy, peaceful picnic areas, and ancient forests to discover.
Whether you’re looking for a tranquil place to enjoy lunch, a challenging full day hike, or a scenic drive, there’s something for everyone at Monga National Park.
Spend the day horse riding and walking in the footsteps of European settlers and Aboriginal tribes on the historic Corn Trail walking track. Or enjoy a picnic along the banks of Mongarlowe River, as you watch the local wildlife and admire the unique Monga waratahs in flower.
As you explore the park, you’ll disccover cool temperate rainforest filled with ancient plumwood trees from the Gondwana Age, warm temperate rainforests and old growth eucalypt forests.
Whatever you choose to do, you’ll leave Monga feeling refreshed and rejuvenated by this beautiful pocket of soothing wilderness.
- Picnic areas
- 2
- Walks
- 1
Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
Spring
See the distinctive bright red colour of the Monga waratah in bloom along the banks of Mongarlowe River.
Summer
Enjoy a picnic under the shade of the eucalypt forest and unwind to the sounds of the gently flowing water at Mongarlowe River picnic area.
Autumn
Take in the sweet perfumes of the plumwood trees in flower.
Winter
Embark on the historic Corn Trail walking track and experience the diverse natural landscapes of Monga.
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Picnic areas (2)
Walks in this park
- Corn Trail walking track
Grade 4 · Hard · 16km one-way · 6hrs - 6hrs 30min
Plants and animals
Animals
- Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus)
- Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)
- Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)
Plants
- Waratah (Telopea speciosissima)
Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Before you go
Opening
Usually open · check alerts
Nearby towns
Braidwood (22 km) · Batemans Bay (31 km) · Moruya (57 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteNarooma office
02 4476 0800npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au10 Graham Street, Narooma NSW 2546
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm; Office open by appointment only; Closed public holidays
Where you'll be
Monga NSW 2622