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Karamea Homestead

Curracabundi National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Karamea Homestead.

Getting there and parking

Karamea Homestead is located at the eastern entry to Curracabundi National Park. It's approximately 1hr 30min drive from Gloucester.

To get there:

  • From Gloucester, drive 40km north along the Thunderbolts Way to Giro Road.
  • Turn left onto Giro Road
  • Drive 18.5km along Giro Road (gravel road) to the turn-off to Karamea Homestead.
  • The turn-off is signposted with directions to Karamea. The homestead is 2km further on from the turn-off.

You'll need to cross a concrete causeway to reach the homestead grounds. Contact the Gloucester office to check river heights for the Barnard River prior to arrival. Please use caution during wet weather when accessing the causeway as river flows may change suddenly.

Access to Karamea may be restricted during periods of high rainfall or high bushfire activity in the local area.

Road quality

  • Although most roads are suitable for 2WD vehicles, all-wheel drive is recommended due to the variable road surface
  • Thunderbolts Way is an all-weather sealed road
  • Giro Road is a gravel road
  • Giro Road is unfenced and passes through two cattle grazing properties. Cattle are frequent along the road.

Vehicle access

  • Most roads suitable for 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

Parking is available at the cottage.

Facilities

  • 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
  • Bedding configuration: 1 queen bed, 1 queen bed, 3 single beds (1 single bed and 2 king singles in bunk configuration), 3 single beds (1 single bed and 2 king singles in bunk configuration).
  • Large open plan living and dining room area
  • Doonas are provided. Please bring your own sheets, pillows, towels and toiletries.
  • There is no mobile coverage at the homestead.
  • Please take away all rubbish and recycling when you leave.

Toilets

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Drinking water

The homestead is supplied by rainwater, so you’ll need to treat or boil the water before drinking.

Showers

  • Hot showers

Electric power

Kitchen

There's a modern kitchen that's perfect for entertaining.

TV

A TV/DVD player is available for guests who wish to bring their own media. There is no free-to-air or satellite television reception.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Cycling safety

Hundreds of cyclists head to our national parks for fun and adventure. If you're riding your bike through a national park, read these mountain biking and cycling safety tips.

Fishing safety

Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.

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).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Water activities

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - hard

Hard access is via steps or a steep slope, or you'll have to move across a rough surface with obstacles such as potholes, tree roots, and rocks. Assistance will be necessary.

Permitted

Fishing

A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

Prohibited

Please respect neighbouring private properties by not trespassing.

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.

Karamea Homestead Curracabundi National Park

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