Mount Kaputar National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Kaputar National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Mt Kaputar Summit from Narrabri:
- Drive south along Old Gunnedah Road, then turn left onto Kaputar Road.
- Continue along Kaputar Road for around 27km until you reach the park entrance
- From here the road to the summit is steep and winding, with sections of unsealed road.
- No caravans or large motorhomes are permitted beyond this point
Sawn Rocks from Narrabri:
- Travel north along Newell Highway for around 3km, then turn right onto Killarney Gap Road.
- Continue along Killarney Gap Road for around 35km, then turn right at the Sawn Rocks turn-off. Drive around 100m to the Sawn Rocks car park.
Waa Gorge from Narrabri:
- Travel north along Newell Highway for around 3km, then turn right onto Killarney Gap Road.
- Continue along Killarney Gap Road for around 21km, then turn left onto Melburra Road towards Terry Hie Hie.
- Drive on Melburra Road for around 30km, then turn right onto Allambie Road.
- Follow Allambie Road for around 6.5km until you reach the park entrance. Waa Gorge carpark and picnic area is 1.5km from entrance.
- Please note: Allambie Road is open during dry weather only. The road is unsealed and passes through private property. Please respect landholders by closing gates, slowing for stock and staying off wet roads.
Caravans, motorhomes and camper trailers:
- Caravans and large motorhomes are not permitted past the park entrance. Some sections of Kaputar Road are narrow, winding and unsealed. You can park your caravan in Narrabri and make day trips into the park.
- Caravans are permitted on Killarney Gap Road to Sawn Rocks, however overnight stays are prohibited.
- Please drive slowly, turn on headlights and be aware of road conditions. It’s also a good idea to check current alerts for changed road conditions and closures before visiting.
Park entry points Show more
- Kaputar Road access See on map
- Killarney Gap access See on map
- Sawn Rocks access See on map
- Upper Bullawa Creek access See on map
- Waa Gorge access See on map
Parking Show more
- Dawsons Spring campground See on map
- Doug Sky lookout See on map
- Green Camp See on map
- Mount Kaputar Summit lookout See on map
- Sawn Rocks picnic area See on map
- Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area See on map
- Waa Gorge picnic area See on map
- West Kaputar Rock lookout See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mount Kaputar National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
This is one of the best times of year to visit the park, with ideal temperatures for bush walking, cycling and camping.
Spring
A beautiful time of year to enjoy the abundant wildflowers and birds.
Summer
Escape the heat of the plains by heading up into the park. The mountains can be up to 10°C cooler than the surrounding towns and provide a relaxing refuge from the heat. Bring a book and relax under the shade of a towering snow gum.
Winter
Experience the mist surrounding the high plateau area and enjoy the beauty of the occasional blanketing of snow. The clear, sunny winter days are a great time to explore Sawn Rocks and Waa Gorge.
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets
- Bark Hut picnic area and campground
- Dawsons Spring cabins
- Dawsons Spring campground
- Sawn Rocks picnic area
- Waa Gorge picnic area
Picnic tables Show more
- Bark Hut picnic area and campground
- Dawsons Spring campground
- Green Camp
- Mount Kaputar Summit lookout
- Sawn Rocks picnic area
- Upper Bullawa Creek picnic area
- Waa Gorge picnic area
Barbecue facilities
Drinking water
Water that needs to be treated or boiled before drinking is available at:
Showers
Electric power
Maps and downloads
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.
Contact
- in the Country NSW region
Mount Kaputar National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Narrabri office
02 6792 7300
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - Level 1, 100 Maitland Street, Narrabri NSW 2390. Accessible via Dewhurst Street.
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Email: npws.barwon@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Narrabri office
Nearby towns
Narrabri (31 km)
Explore Pilliga Forest to see salt caves, native flora and fauna, and bore baths, or enjoy camping and bushwalking in Mt Kaputar National Park. Mt Kaputar's summit offers magnificent panoramic views, and there's excellent cabin accommodation within the park.
Moree (85 km)
Join a Heritage and Art Deco Guided Walk to uncover Moree's outstanding collection of period architecture. Wander along the main street of Moree which showcases heritage-listed buildings influenced by American, Egyptian, Greek and Spanish design practices.
Barraba (126 km)
Barraba is a birdwatcher's paradise - spot the rare Regent Honeyeater on one of the region's 14 bird routes, which have fine tree cover and good public access. There are plenty of great spots for bushwalking, such as through remnant rainforest in Mount Kaputar National Park.