This bird watching site includes Burrendong Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Lake Burrendong State Park and the Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre.
Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum was established in 1964 and covers approximately 167 ha. It offers a number of walking and self-drive trails through a range of habitats, including a fern gully.
The arboretum is an excellent place for woodland birds including Diamond Firetails, Little Lorikeets and an assortment of honeyeaters. The Fern Gully is home to White-browed Scrubwrens and inquisitive Eastern Yellow Robins. Occasionally Gilbert’s Whistlers can be found at the Arboretum.
Lake Burrendong is only one hour’s drive from either Dubbo or Orange and five hours from Sydney. If you are coming from the north of the state, the park is 27km south-east of Wellington. The State Park and Arboretum are about one kilometre from one another.
32°41’17.87″S, 149° 6’30.67″E
Access to all sites is sealed with ample car parking available. Payment is required for entry into the State Park and at the Arboretum a voluntary donation is requested. At the State Park there are powered and unpowered camp sites, on-site cabins and powered caravan sites, plus a kiosk, fuel and full amenities.
Arboretum - Open 8am - 6pm daily. Closed if fire hazard exists. State Park – 9-5 seven days a week. Sport and Recreation Centre - by prior arrangement only.
Arboretum – (02)68467454, State Park – (02)68467435, Sport and Recreation Centre – (02)68467403
Web sites: http://www.burrendongarboretum.org/, http://www.stateparks.nsw.gov.au/ and www.dsr.nsw.gov.au
