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Toorale Homestead precinct (Yarramarra)

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All the practical information you need to know about Toorale Homestead precinct (Yarramarra).

Getting there and parking

Toorale Homestead precinct (Yarramarra) is in Toorale National Park and State Conservation Area. To get there:

From Bourke:

Drive 10km north from Bourke along Hungerford Road.
Turn left onto Wanaaring Road and continue for 22km.
Turn left onto Toorale Road and drive 38km on the unsealed road until you enter Toorale National Park and State Conservation Area.
Continue 4.5km along Toorale Road and turn right at the iconic white Toorale plough sign.

From Louth:

Drive across the bridge and travel 2km.
Turn right at the Tilpa sign and travel 27km on the unsealed Toorale Road until you enter Toorale National Park and State Conservation Area.
Continue 26km along Toorale Road and turn left at the iconic white Toorale plough sign.

Road quality

Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Parking

Parking is available in a gravel carpark at Toorale Homestead precinct (Yarramarra), just a short walk from the homestead.

Facilities

Drinking water is not available. It’s essential to bring your own.

Toilets

There are toilets at the homestead precinct carpark, including 1 ambulant toilet.

Flush toilets

Carpark

Accommodates up to 10 vehicles and a 40-seat coach.

Step-free access

Toorale Homestead precinct is flat and step-free, with a gravelled pathway that takes you past the homestead and outbuildings.
You'll need to cross over unsealed, hard-packed ground to more closely inspect some of the structures like the shearing shed.
There's no access to the inside of the homestead, but you can explore the yard.

Step-free outdoor pathways

Seats and resting points

There are 2 benches along the gravelled homestead walk.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beware of wildlife when driving at dawn and dusk.

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.

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.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Toorale Homestead precinct (Yarramarra) is flat and step-free with a gravelled path that takes you past the homestead and outbuildings.
You'll need to cross over unsealed, hard-packed ground to more closely inspect some of the structures.
There's an ambulant toilet in the homestead carpark

Prohibited

Camping

Fishing

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 Toorale Homestead (Yarramarra) in Toorale National Park.

Operated by

Bourke office
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
02 6830 0200
npws.bourke@environment.nsw.gov.au
51-53 Oxley Street, Bourke NSW 2840

Park info

in Toorale National Park in the Outback NSW region
Toorale National Park and SCA is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.