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Whittabrinnah heritage walk

Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Whittabrinnah heritage walk.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

0.5km loop

Time

30min

Quality of markings

Sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Steps

No steps

Gradient

Flat: The walk is mostly flat with some gentle hills.

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1.5m-wide and hard-packed ground along most of its length.

Other barriers

Other barriers: The walk crosses an ephemeral creek where the ground is soft sand with steep edges, tree roots, rocks and other trip hazards.

Getting there and parking

Whittabrinnah heritage walk is in the Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct of Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park. To get there from Tibooburra:

  • Travel 26km east of Tibooburra along Tibooburra Road, to where it becomes Narriearra Road.
  • Continue travelling straight onto Narriearra Road, and drive for another 19km. You'll pass through 2 gates to enter the park.
  • Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct is the first area you’ll reach after entering the park. It's 10km into the park, past the second gate and park entrance sign.

Tibooburra is the closest town, 45km west of the park. Broken Hill is 377km to the south west.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

Parking is available in a gravel carpark, a short distance from the start of the walk.

Facilities

The closest non-flush toilets are located at Caryapundy lookout, around 30 minutes drive from the carpark.

Carpark

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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

Whittabrinnah heritage walk is a 1.5m-wide hard-packed ground track that's mainly flat with some gentle hills. Most of the track is accessible with assistance.

There's a point where the track crosses an ephemeral creek with soft sand, steep edges, tree roots, rocks and other trip hazards. People with reduced mobility may need assistance in this part of the walk. The crossing is not accessible for wheelchairs, prams or mobility scooters.

Prohibited

Gathering firewood

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.

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