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Mount Imlay National Park
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Mount Imlay National Park
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About
Mount Imlay National Park is a peaceful pocket of remote bushland, narrow rocky ridges and deep gullies, just 30km south of Eden on NSW's far south coast. It's a perfect place for those who want to get back to nature and bask in the peace and quiet of the bush.
The park is part of a system of national parks and reserves that protect the coastline and ranges between Moruya and the East Gippsland region of Victoria, along with nearby parks like South East Forests National Park and Nadgee Nature Reserve. As a symbol of this, its skyline is dominated by Mount Imlay, or Balawan', as it's known to local Aboriginal people
Take a scenic drive through the bush and spend the afternoon picnicking under the trees. If you're a fit walker and up for a challenge, why not venture off and walk to the summit of Mount Imlay? You'll enjoy birdwatching along the way and incredible filtered coastal views from the top.
The park at a glance
Just 30km south of Eden, Mount Imlay National Park is great for a day trip. Go for its picnicking, birdwatching, walking, wildflowers and coastal views.
Mount Imlay National Park is a peaceful pocket of remote bushland, narrow rocky ridges and deep gullies, just 30km south of Eden on NSW’s far south coast. It’s a perfect place for those who want to get back to nature and bask in the peace and quiet of the bush.
The park is part of a system of national parks and reserves that protect the coastline and ranges between Moruya and the East Gippsland region of Victoria, along with nearby parks like South East Forests National Park and Nadgee Nature Reserve. As a symbol of this, its skyline is dominated by Mount Imlay, or ‘Balawan’, as it’s known to local Aboriginal people,
Take a scenic drive through the bush and spend the afternoon picnicking under the trees. If you’re a fit walker and up for a challenge, why not venture off and walk to the summit of Mount Imlay? You’ll enjoy birdwatching along the way and incredible filtered coastal views from the top.
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Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
Spring
Admire the delicate beauty and bright colours of wildflowers, like mountain speedwell, dotted among boulders and throughout the bush.
Summer
Head to Burrawang picnic area for a relaxing afternoon picnicking under the trees.
Autumn
Take advantage of the cooler weather and spend the day walking on Mount Imlay Summit walking track.
Winter
Enjoy the filtered views to the coast from the summit of Mount Imlay on crystal clear winter days.
Walks in this park
- Mount Imlay – Balawan Summit walking track
Grade 5 · Very hard · 6km return · 2 - 4hrs
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Before you go
Opening
Always open
Nearby towns
Eden (30 km) · Merimbula (57 km) · Bega (85 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteMerimbula office
02 6495 5000npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au47 Merimbula Drive, cnr Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula NSW 2548
Monday to Friday and some weekends during peak holiday periods, 10am to 3pm
Where you'll be
Towamba NSW 2550