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Livingstone National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Livingstone National Park.

Getting there and parking

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    From Wagga Wagga:

    • The northern end of Livingstone National Park can be reached via Holbrook Wagga Road, O’Brian’s Creek Road and Wrigley’s Road, approximately 30km south of Wagga Wagga.
    • To access the southern end of the park, take Holbrook Road from Wagga Wagga for approximately 33km. Turn left onto Burrandana Road and travel approximately 10km. Then, turn left at Burrandana Hall.

    Park entry points

    Road quality

    • Unsealed roads

    Vehicle access

    • All roads require 4WD vehicle

    Weather restrictions

    • Dry weather only

    By bike

    Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information

    By public transport

    For information about public transport options, visit the Transport NSW website.

    Best times to visit

    There are lots of great things waiting for you in Livingstone National Park and State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.

    Autumn

    With a milder climate, and the mornings crisp and dewy, autumn is a great time to visit. Bring your camera to capture images of the many iconic animals in the park, such as eastern grey kangaroos and swamp wallabies.

    Spring

    Spring is a great time to go walking, mountain bike riding, horse riding and 4WD touring through the network of trails when the weather is generally milder. Wildflowers are in full bloom, and the colours are captivating and so is the scent in the air.

    Summer

    Visit early in the day when it's cooler and take the time to walk through the park's winding trails and appreciate the wonderful plants and animals that call this park home along the way. It's also a great time for birdwatching.

    Weather, temperature and rainfall

    Summer temperature

    Average

    17°C and 32°C

    Highest recorded

    44.8°C

    Winter temperature

    Average

    3°C and 17°C

    Lowest recorded

    -6.3°C

    Rainfall

    Wettest month

    October

    Driest month

    January

    The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

    249.2mm

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    Safety messages

    However you discover NSW national parks and reserves, we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our park and reserve systems contrast greatly so you need to be aware of the risks and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

    Unexploded ordnance safety warning

    There is a substantial risk of unexploded ordinances (UXO) within Livingstone National Park. There is signage erected at all entrances to the risk area.

    If you're driving, bushwalking or mountain biking in the park, you must keep to the formed trails within the UXO risk area. No camping or digging of any kind is permitted within the risk area.

    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.

    There is the potential for motorised vehicles, mountain bike riders and horse riders to be on the same trail and any given time.  Please drive and ride responsibly and use caution when traveling through the park.

    There are no facilities or drinking water within the park.  Take your own water and bury any toilet waste.

    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.

    Livingstone National Park

    Contact

    • in the Murray-Riverina region

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

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    Nearby towns

    Wagga Wagga (30 km)

    Wagga Wagga is renowned for its stunning parks and award-winning gardens. Take a tour through the 20 hectares of themed garden beds in the beautiful Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens complete with mini zoo and free-flight aviary.

    www.visitnsw.com

    Henty (57 km)

    Henty is known for its connections with notorious bushranger Dan 'Mad Dog' Morgan. It's also where Headlie Taylor, a citizen of Henty, invented the grain harvester in 1914. Take the Henty Historical Village Walk to learn more about the town's history.

    www.visitnsw.com

    Junee (69 km)

    Don't miss the exhibits of the huge Junee Roundhouse Railway Museum. The Roundhouse, complete with a 33-m turntable and 42 tracks, was the last steam train depot built in NSW.

    www.visitnsw.com