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Carrington Falls campground

Budderoo National Park

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Visitor Info

All the practical information you need to know about Carrington Falls campground.

Getting there and parking

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    The turn-off to Warrumbungle National Park is clearly signposted.

    From Coonabarabran:

    • Take Dalgarno Street west from Newell Highway/John Street
    • Turn right onto Namoi Street, then turn left onto Eden Street
    • Following signs for Warrumbungle National Park, travel along Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway for approx. 35km.
    • Following the signs within the national park, turn right off John Renshaw Parkway and travel approx. 300m to the visitor centre.

    From Gilgandra:

    • Take Newell Highway north towards Coonabarabran
    • At the brown Tourist Drive 1 sign, turn left off the highway into the village of Tooraweenah. Follow Tourist Drive 1 north through Tooraweenah
    • Continue for 26km to the T-intersection at the old Gummin Gummin homestead
    • Turn right onto John Renshaw Parkway and continue for 8km, when you will enter the national park.
    • Continue along John Renshaw Parkway for approx. 6km more, then turn left off John Renshaw Parkway and travel approx. 300m to the visitor centre.

    From Coonamble:

    • Take Castlereagh Highway south, and turn left onto King Street.
    • Continue along Coonamble-Tooraweenah Road for approx. 68km. Some of this road is unsealed.
    • Once within Warrumbungle National Park, continue along John Renshaw Parkway for approx. 6km.
    • Turn left off John Renshaw Parkway and travel approx. 300m to the visitor centre.

    From Gulargambone:

    • Take Gulargambone Road east for approx. 31km, as it becomes John Renshaw Parkway. Some of this road is unsealed.
    • Veer right onto Coonamble-Tooraweenah Road. Some of this road is unsealed.
    • Once within Warrumbungle National Park, continue along John Renshaw Parkway for approx. 6km.
    • Turn left off John Renshaw Parkway and travel approx. 300m to the visitor centre. 
     

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    Road quality

    • Unsealed roads

    By bike

    Check out the Bicycle information for NSW for more information.

    By public transport

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

    Facilities

    • There is a small unisex pit toilet and small picnic shelter adjacent to the campground
    • There are no shower or barbecue facilities. Bring your own gas or electric barbeques only.
    • Please take all rubbish with you when you leave
    • Water is not available at this campground

    Toilets

    • Non-flush toilets

    Picnic tables

    Each campsite has its own picnic table.

    Carpark

    Maps and downloads

    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.

    Camping safety

    Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

    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.

    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).

    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.

    Accessibility

    Disability access level - hard

    Disabled toilet facilities are available at this campground.

    Permitted

    Chemical toilets are permitted, but contents should not be emptied into the pit toilet or surrounding areas.

    Prohibited

    • Caravans, campervans or camper trailers are  not permitted.
    • Please don't play amplified music.

    Camp fires and solid fuel burners

    Fires are prohibited. Please bring your own gas or electric barbecues only.

    Generators

    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.

    Map of Carrington Falls campground in Budderoo National Park

    Park info

    • in Budderoo National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
    • Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.

    • Park entry fees:

      $12 per vehicle per day only in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Bus or taxi: $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child.

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