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The Granites walking track

Sturt National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about The Granites walking track.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

3km loop

Time

1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Short steep hills

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles: The track is 1m-wide and hard-packed ground along its length.

Other barriers

Other barriers: There are a few gullies and small creeks along the walk that you'll have to step through or walk over.

Getting there and parking

The Granites walking track starts at Dead Horse Gully campground, about 1.5km from the turn-off of the Silver City Highway just north of Tibooburra township.

Parking

Parking is available at Dead Horse Gully campground where this walk begins and ends.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Sturt National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

A great time of year to visit when daytime temperatures are pleasant and night times not too chilly.

Spring

Depending on the rainfall the park's wildflowers, including the distinctive red Sturt Desert Pea will be on show throughout the park.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

22°C and 36°C

Highest recorded

47.6°C

Winter temperature

Average

5°C and 17°C

Lowest recorded

-2.8°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

February

Driest month

August and September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

178.2mm

Facilities

Picnic tables and accessible non-flush toilets are available at Dead Horse Gully campground where this walk begins and ends.

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Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Outback safety

Safety is of high priority in outback areas. In summer, temperatures can reach up to 50°C in some places. Food, water and fuel supplies can be scarce. Before you head off, check for road closures and use our contacts to stay safe in the outback.

Accessibility

Disability access level - hard

The Granites walking track is a 1m-wide hard-packed ground walk. There are some parts where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:

  • There are a few gullies and small creeks along the walk that you'll have to step through or walk over.
  • The walk has short, steep hills.
  • There are no seats or resting points along the track.

There are accessible toilets and picnic tables at Dead Horse Gully campground where this walk begins and ends. 

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

The Granites walking track

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Park info

  • in Sturt National Park in the Outback NSW region

  • Sturt National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.

    Buy annual pass

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