Lake Burrendong State Park offers year-round attractions for fishing enthusiasts, nature lovers, bushwalkers, campers and picnickers.
The closest town to Mookerawa Waters Park is Stuart Town, a small former gold rush town of approximately 300 people. Mookerawa Waters is approximately 10kms from Stuart town.
Lake Burrendong State Park is only a short drive from Wellington, about one hour from either Dubbo or Orange and five hours from Sydney. If you are coming from the north of the state, the park is 27 km south-east of Wellington.
The State Park is co-located with the Sport and Recreation Centre and the Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum.
Mookerawa Waters State Park: 32°46’13.24″S, 149° 8’55.11″E
Lake Burrendong State Park: 32°41’17.87″S, 149° 6’30.67″E
Call (02) 6846 7435
Go to www.stateparks.nsw.gov.au/lake_burrendong
Both Parks are easily accessed on sealed roads.
Both offer several well maintained boat ramps.
Easy in most areas within the Parks themselves.
Both Parks offer camping and on-site accommodation.
Lake Burrendong is the venue for the annual catch and release Fishing Classic held at Easter and attracts over a thousand registered anglers. The event is organised by the not-for-profit organisation, the Inland Waterways Rejuvenation Association. Visit their web site (http://www.iwra.com.au/) for details of this major fishing event.
