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Length: 1km
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Duration: 45mins
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Grade: 5
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Style: Circuit
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Start: Homestead Access Dr, Yanga
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End: Homestead Access Dr, Yanga
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Location: Yanga National Park
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 847 km
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State: NSW
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Latitude: -34.712421495729
Longitude: 143.61010424816
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Mountain Bike Trail
Historic Rail Trail
Dog Friendly
Urban Walk
Coast & Beach
Historic Lighthouse
Waterfalls & Lakes
Rainforest Walk
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Heritage Walk
Aboriginal Art
Alpine Region
Alpine Huts
Exposed Ledges
Rock Scrambling
Steep Terrain
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Yanga Lake walking track is a 1km, grade 5 Circuit hike located in the Yanga National Park, NSW. The hike should take approximately 45mins to complete.
Summary
For a beautiful lakeside walk that combines impressive scenic views and superb birdwatching, head for Yanga Lake walking track. This short track traces part of the eastern shoreline to link some of the most scenic features of Yanga National Park, part of Murrumbidgee Valley National Park. Near Yanga Homestead, it’s an ideal introduction to the tranquil beauty of the wetlands for families, school groups and nature lovers.
The steep and rough track descends from Yanga Lake viewing deck through majestic river red gums and river coobas to the very shores of the immense lake. Enjoy a leisurely picnic as you soak in the natural beauty and serenity.
Spring and Autumn are excellent times to visit as bird activity is at its peak. However, there’s birdlife all year round including pelicans, cormorants and white-bellied sea eagles. For a more immersive birdwatching experience stop by Yanga Lake Red Gum bird hide.
About the Region
Yanga National Park
Getting There
Yanga Lake walking track is in the Homestead precinct of Yanga National Park. To get there:From Balranald, travel east along Sturt Highway for 7km.Turn right into Yanga picnic area just over Yanga CreekTurn left at the Yanga National Park sign and drive 2km along unsealed road to Yanga Homestead, where the track begins. Parking Parking is available at Yanga Homestead.
Tips
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Yanga walking track can become boggy when it rains
There is limited mobile reception in this park
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.
