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Mutawintji Gorge walking track

Mutawintji National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Mutawintji Gorge walking track.

Track grading

Grade 5

Learn more about the grading system

Features of this track

Distance

6km return

Time

2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min

Quality of markings

Limited signage

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Very steep and difficult

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Rough unformed track

Getting there and parking

Mutawintji Gorge walking track is in the southern part of Mutawintji National Park. On entering the park, pass the visitor centre, take the right fork and follow the road to the end. You might like to stop in at the visitor centre for a map.

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to Mutawintji Gorge walking track is unsealed.

Parking

Parking is available at the start of Mutawintji Gorge walking track.

Best times to visit

Mutawintji National Park is best visited during autumn, winter and spring when daytime weather is pleasant. Summer in the outback can be very hot.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

30°C and 35°C

Highest recorded

48.6°C

Winter temperature

Average

17°C and 31°C

Lowest recorded

-3.3°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

January

Driest month

September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

140.2mm

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

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.

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.

Operated by

Broken Hill office
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed 1pm to 2pm.
08 8084 2880
npws.westdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
183 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880

Park info

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

Visitor centre

Mutawintji Visitor Centre
51 Old Coach Road, Mutawintji, NSW 2880
Mutawintji Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service).