Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa)
Toorale National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa).
Getting there and parking
Many Big Rocks picnic area is in Toorale National Park. To get there:
From Bourke:
- Travel 10km north along Hungerford Road, then turn left onto Wanaaring Road.
- Drive 22km then turn left onto Toorale Road, which is unsealed.
- Travel 38km to the entrance of Toorale National Park, and continue for 1.5km.
- Travel 38km to the entrance of Toorale National Park.
- Around 1.5km past the park entrance turn left at the Darling River Drive sign.
- Follow the signs along Darling River Drive for 18km, until you reach Many Big Rocks picnic area.
From Louth:
- Cross the bridge heading west and travel 2km, then turn right at the Tilpa sign.
- Travel 25km on the unsealed Toorale Road. After crossing the stock grid, you’ll see the entrance to Toorale National Park.
- Continue 28.5km on Toorale Road and turn right at the Darling River Drive sign.
- Follow the signs along Darling River Drive for 18km, until you reach Many Big Rocks picnic area.
Road quality
Roads to and within Toorale National Park are unsealed and can be closed due to wet weather. Check with the NPWS Bourke office or Bourke Shire Council for the latest road conditions before you set out. Don’t drive on closed roads – heavy fines apply.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at Many Big Rocks picnic area.
Facilities
- Water is not available, so make sure you bring plenty of drinking water for your stay.
- Rubbish bins are not provided. Please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Assistance may be required to access this area, as the picnic area ground surface is unsealed.
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
You can camp at the basic Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru), located 500m from the picnic area.
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.
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.