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Brindingabba scenic drive

Brindingabba National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Brindingabba scenic drive.

Getting there and parking

The scenic drive starts at Brindingabba campground in Brindingabba National Park and ends around 6km west of the campground on Dowling Track.

To get to the campground from Bourke:

  • Drive 175km north-west of Bourke down the Hungerford-Bourke Road which is part of the Dowling Track outback route from Bourke to Birdsville. 
  • Turn right at the sign to Brindingabba campground and drive for about 800m. 

To get to the campground from Hungerford:

  • Drive 75km south-east down scenic Hungerford-Bourke Road towards Bourke. 
  • Turn left at the sign to Brindingabba campground and drive for about 800m.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • Most roads require 4WD vehicle

Weather restrictions

  • Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available at Brindingabba campground.

Facilities

  • There are non-flush toilets, picnic tables and a carpark at Brindingabba campground.
  • There are  no bins so you'll need to take all rubbish with you.
  • There is no mobile phone reception.

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Safety messages

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

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.

Wildlife safety

Keep yourself and our wildlife safe by understanding the risks of wildlife encounters and how to avoid them.

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Permitted

Cycling

Prohibited

Hunting in NSW national parks is an illegal activity and a fineable offence.

Camping

You can’t camp along the track.

Don’t tow caravans or trailers on the track, leave them at the nearby campground.

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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