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Caryapundy lookout campground

Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

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Visitor Info

All the practical information you need to know about Caryapundy lookout campground.

Getting there and parking

Caryapundy lookout campground is in the Caryapundy lookout area of Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park. It takes about 1hr to drive to the park entrance from Tibooburra.

To get to the campground from the park entrance, choose either of these routes:

Caryapundy lookout north loop:

  • From Narriearra scenic drive, pass by the Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct
  • Continue past the Caryapundy lookout south loop turn off
  • Then turn left onto Caryapundy lookout north loop and travel for 11km until you reach the campground.

Caryapundy lookout south loop (longer route):

  • From Narriearra scenic drive, pass by the Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct.
  • Turn left onto Caryapundy lookout south loop and drive to the campground via Caryapundy tank.
  • The campground is only 4km east of the tank along Caryapundy lookout north loop.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

Parking is available beside your tent or caravan in each drive-through camping bay.

Please be considerate of other guests and park towards the left of your site. It gives those camping behind you enough space to drive their vehicle around your tent or caravan and through the front of the camping bay.

Facilities

  • Drinking water is not available at this campground
  • Please care for the environment while staying in this campground and use the bins provided to dispose of your rubbish

Toilets

  • Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

There’s a designated carpark beside the lookout and parking is also available beside your tent or caravan in each drive-through camping bay.

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Safety messages

Check the weather before you set out as roads in this national park may close following rain. If it does rain, you’ll need to leave immediately or be prepared to spend 3 weeks or more waiting for roads to dry out enough to leave.

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.

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

  • Access to some areas may require moving across a rough surface with obstacles such as tree roots and grass tussocks. Wheelchair users can access this area with assistance.
  • A gravel pathway leads around this precinct, providing access to the toilets and picnic facilities.
 

Permitted

Generators

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

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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