Welcome to Conimbla National Park
Conimbla National Park is a nature reserve located near Cowra, Grenfell, and Gooloogong.
Conimbla National Park is home to two scenic walking tracks; the Wallaby Walking Track and the Ironbark Walking Track.
Take a break at the Wallaby Picnic area and enjoy a rest or a picnic surrounded by Conimbla National Park’s scenery.
Rest at the picnic area between hikes or link your hikes together for an extended trek.
Here’s a quick look at Conimnbla National Park:
Let’s Walk Conimbla National Park
Wallaby Walking Track
3km, 45 – 90 minutes return
The Wallaby Walking Track is a quick and easy 3km hike starting at the Wallaby Picnic Area .
The Wallaby Walking Track is a user friendly hike that takes you through The Ironbarks. This hike will take you through forests of ironbarks, scribbly gum, and stringybarks.
If you have a keen interest in Australia’s fauna, keep an eye out for red-necked wallabies, swamp wallabies, and grey kangaroos. If you are brave enough to walk the track of an evening you may even spot possums!
For a longer hike or those looking for a slightly more challenging walk, you may wish to connect the Wallaby Walking Track with the Ironbark Walking Track.
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Ironbark Walking Track
4km, 1.5 – 2 hours loop walk
The Ironbark Walking track begins and loops back to the Ironbarks and is another track fit for beginners complete with scenic views and uniquely Australian flora and fauna.
The Ironbark Walking track offers views of Cowra and the mountains and farmlands beyond. Through the gorge you can find the lookout over Cherry Creek.
For those with an avid interest in Australian fauna and flora, come back at night to catch a glimpse of the possums and other nocturnal critters out for a forage.
Alternatively take the walk in Spring to see the wildflowers in full bloom.
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About Conimbla National Park
Wallaby Picnic Area & Lookout over Cherry Creek
The Wallaby Picnic Area is located at the beginning of the Wallaby Walking Track, the picnic area offers a sheltered space to rest between hikes or simply enjoy the outdoors and a picnic.
The lookout over Cherry Creek is located along the Ironbark Walking Track and and is a great spot to enjoy the scenery.
For a more comfortable stay, book accommodation at Eddy’s of Canowindra Group Accommodation at https://www.eddysofcanowindra.com.au/
Where to?
Conimbla National Park is located 9km from Cowra travelling along the Mid-Western Highway. Turn right onto Barryrennie Road and follow the signs. The Wallaby Picnic Area is a 17km drive from there.
If you are travelling from Gooloogong, make your way to Kangarooby Road and follow the signs to Conimbla National Park. The Wallaby Picnic Area carpark is a 24km drive from there.
If you are travelling from Grenfell, take the Mid-Western Highway and turn onto Barryrennie Road. Follow the signs to Conimbla National Park and continue 17km to the Wallaby Picnic Area carpark.
Flora and Fauna
One of the main attractions of Conimbla National Park are Australia’s native flora and fauna. Visit in spring to enjoy the shrubs and wildflowers in full bloom.
Conimbla National Park is home to Ironbark, black cypress pines, and western scribbly gums to name a few. In addition, you can see the wattles, seven dwarf’s grevilleas, and a host of other shrubs and wildflowers blooming in the spring time. You can also find a variety of orchids, including the midge orchid, as well as heathland patches around and along Keewong Creek, and flannel flowers.
Conimbla National Park is also home to a variety of bird and wildlife. Keep an eye out for grey kangaroos, red-necked wallabies, and swamp wallabies. Smaller nocturnal animals include the brush-tailed possum, sugar gliders, and if you are lucky you may spot the threatened squirrel glider. Conimbla National Park is also home to a number of reptiles and amphibians including the shingle-backed lizard and Gould’s goanna.
Birdwatchers will enjoy a variety of birdlife including threatened species such as turquoise and superb parrots, glossy black cockatoos, brown treecreepers, and diamond firetails. Some of the other birdlife you may encounter include the white-throated treecreepers, eastern yellow robins, white-browed babblers, superb fairy wrens, and rufous whistlers.