Yellomundee Regional Park
Yellomundee Regional Park is a 485-hectare regional park on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Mountains, near Yellow Rock. Its most notable feature is Yellow Rock lookout, a picnic spot with escarpment views and short bushwalks where dogs on a leash are permitted.
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About Yellomundee Regional Park
Dog Walking Rules at Yellomundee Regional Park
Yellomundee Regional Park allows dogs only at set locations: Yellow Rock lookout, Hawkesbury lookout, the Coreena and Burrawang bridle trails, and the Transgrid management trail along the Nepean River. Dogs must stay on a leash at all times, and owners must pick up after them. Dogs are not permitted in the Shaws Creek area at the northern end of the park.
Lookouts and Picnic Areas at Yellomundee Regional Park
Yellomundee Regional Park has lookouts at Yellow Rock and Hawkesbury, both on the first part of the escarpment between the flat Sydney basin and the Blue Mountains. Yellow Rock lookout offers views, a picnic shelter, picnic tables and short bushwalks. Hawkesbury lookout has ample space to take in the scenery, plus picnic facilities. The Shaw Creek shelter in the Shaws Creek area adds toilets and picnic tables, and grassy areas suit relaxing, particularly in autumn.
Walking and Riding Trails at Yellomundee Regional Park
Yellomundee Regional Park has walking tracks and bridle trails. The Yellow Rock Lookout trail is about 3 mi long with an elevation gain of 167 ft, and it takes about 1–1.5 hr to complete. Mountain bike trails run south of Shaws Farm, and horse riding is allowed on permitted trails. Visitors with a current NSW recreational fishing licence can also fish in the park.
Facilities at Yellomundee Regional Park
Visitor tips for Yellomundee Regional Park
- ✓Download the Emergency Plus app before you go, as mobile phone reception in the park is limited.
- ✓Check current fire bans before you set out.
- ✓Spring and summer are good seasons for biking, horse riding and lookout views.
Getting to Yellomundee Regional Park
Exit the Great Western Highway at Hawkesbury Road from Emu Plains. For Yellow Rock lookout, turn right into Singles Ridge Road, then left into Yellow Rock Road and follow it to its end, where there is parking. For Hawkesbury lookout, continue about 10 km along Hawkesbury Road and turn right into the carpark, which has accessible parking.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby Yellow Rock
- 📍Blue Mountains National Park
- 📍Nepean River
- 📍Shaws Creek Aboriginal Place
- 📍Penrith (about 30 km south-east)
- 📍Richmond (about 25 km north-east)
Frequently asked questions about Yellomundee Regional Park
Can I take my dog to Yellomundee Regional Park?
Yes, on a leash, but only at the lookouts, the Coreena and Burrawang bridle trails and the Transgrid trail by the Nepean River.
Are there toilets at Yellomundee Regional Park?
Yes, toilets are at the Shaw Creek shelter in the Shaws Creek area, where dogs are not allowed.
When is Yellomundee Regional Park open?
It is always open, but it may close in poor weather or when fire danger is high.
Is there parking at Yellomundee Regional Park?
Yes, there is parking at Yellow Rock lookout, and Hawkesbury lookout has accessible parking.
How long is the Yellow Rock Lookout walk?
It covers about 3 mi and takes roughly 1–1.5 hr.