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Mount Grenfell art site walk

Mount Grenfell Historic Site

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All the practical information you need to know about Mount Grenfell art site walk.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

3km return

Time

1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min

Quality of markings

Sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Short steep hills

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles: The walk begins as a 4m-wide 2WD trail and becomes a 1m-wide hard-packed ground walking track roughly 280m along.

Getting there and parking

On entering Mount Grenfell Historic Site:

  • From the picnic area, walk past the locked gate and continue up the road towards the hill.
  • Look for a green sign showing the way to the walking track
  • Follow the stone path to the three art sites

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Mount Grenfell Historic Site can become boggy when it rains.

Parking

There's parking in a gravel carpark at the start of the walk. Bus parking is available.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mount Grenfell Historic Site. Here are some of the highlights.

Spring

White mallee flowers are blooming and birdwatching is at its best during this season.

Winter

This is ideal weather for hiking Ngiyambaa walking track.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

20°C and 33°C

Highest recorded

47°C

Winter temperature

Average

5.5°C and 16.5°C

Lowest recorded

-2.5°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

January

Driest month

June

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

109mm

Facilities

Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.

Toilets

There are accessible toilets at the picnic area where this walk begins.

There are also toilets at the rest area roughly halfway along the track. These toilets are not accessible or ambulant.

Picnic tables

There are picnic tables at the picnic area where this walk begins. There's also a picnic table at the rest area around halfway along the walk.

Seats and resting points

There are benches with backrests in shaded areas for resting.

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Safety messages

This park is in a remote location, so please be well-prepared and tell a family member or friend about your travel plans.

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.

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 - medium

  • Mount Grenfell art site walk begins as a 4m-wide hard-packed ground 2WD trail, and narrows to a 1m-wide hard-packed ground walking track after roughly 280m.
  • There's a rest area mid-way along the walk with picnic tables and toilets, but the toilets are not accessible or ambulant.
  • There are other toilets which are accessible at the start of the walk, along with picnic tables and bench seats for resting.

Prohibited

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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