Yellomundee Regional Park

Attraction
View from Yellow Rock lookout, Yellomundee Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek/OEH
Picnic tables at the Hawkesbury lookout. Photo: John Yurasek/OEH
People sitting at the Hawkesbury lookout. Photo: John Yurasek/OEH
Yellow Rock lookout, Yellomundee Regional Park. Photo: John Yurasek/OEH
Sheltered picnic area at Yellow Rock lookout. Photo: John Yurasek/OEH
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Yellomundee Regional Park

1 current alert · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 2:05 am

  • Fire bansUntil 31 Mar 2027

    Park Fire Ban - Hawkesbury-Nattai Reserves

    A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

    • They're under direct control of an adult
    • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
    • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

    However, the following campgrounds are exempt in the following reserves:

    • Yellomundee Regional Park

      • Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place

    If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

About

Discover a unique bush experience just minutes from suburbia at Yellomundee Regional Park. The park is located on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Mountains, northwest of Penrith in western Sydney.

Visit to see why it's such a haven for mountain bikers and bushwalkers, or pack a picnic to enjoy from the sweeping views of the park's lookouts. It also offers trails and tracks for dog walking and horse riding in certain areas.

Why not volunteer to help with bush regeneration your opportunity to make a valuable contribution to protecting this special place. There are also great places to canoe along the Nepean River.

A visit to Yellomundee Regional Park gives you the opportunity to explore large areas of native bushland, significant plant communities, and important cultural and historic sites. It's a great family day out.

The park at a glance

Located near the Blue Mountains, Yellomundee Regional Park boasts great mountain biking trails and scenic lookouts. The park is within the traditional territory of the Boorooberongal clan of the Darug People.

Discover a unique bush experience just minutes from suburbia at Yellomundee Regional Park. The park is located on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Mountains, northwest of Penrith in western Sydney.

Visit to see why it’s such a haven for mountain bikers and bushwalkers, or pack a picnic to enjoy from the sweeping views of the park’s lookouts. It also offers trails and tracks for dog walking and horse riding in certain areas.

Why not volunteer to help with bush regeneration – your opportunity to make a valuable contribution to protecting this special place. There are also great places to canoe along the Nepean River.

A visit to Yellomundee Regional Park gives you the opportunity to explore large areas of native bushland, significant plant communities, and important cultural and historic sites. It's a great family day out.

Plan your visit

Access, facilities and practical details.

Best times to visit

Spring

Head to the trails for a bike or horse ride. Enjoy a hot cuppa while taking in magnificent views from one of the park's lookouts.

Summer

Take a trail by bike or horse and enjoy the spectacular views from one of the park's lookouts.

Autumn

Catch some winter sun relaxing on the grassy areas in the park.

Plants and animals

2 species

Animals

  • Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)
  • Superb fairy wren (Malurus cyaneus)

Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Frequently asked questions

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Before you go

Opening

Always open

Nearby towns

Springwood (11 km) · Penrith (26 km) · Katoomba (41 km)

Where you'll be

Winmalee NSW 2777