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Mill-bullah walking track

Mount Kaputar National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Mill-bullah walking track.

Track grading

Features of this track

Distance

1km return

Time

30 - 45min

Quality of markings

Limited signage

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles

Getting there and parking

Mill-Bullah walking track is in the Waa Gorge precinct of Mount Kaputar National Park. Allambie Road is dry weather access only. To get there:

From Narrabri:

  • Travel north along Newell Highway towards Moree for 3km
  • Turn right onto Killarney Gap Road (Bingara Road).
  • After about 21km, turn left onto Melburra Road (SR3 to Terry Hie Hie).
  • After approximately 30km, you’ll reach a T-junction. Turn right on Allambie Road to Waa Gorge.
  • Travel 6.5km to the park entrance. Waa Gorge carpark and picnic area is a further 1.5km.

From Moree:

  • Travel east on Gwydir Highway towards Warialda
  • After 6.2km, turn right to Terry Hie Hie.
  • Travel about 35km through Terry Hie Hie and take the left fork through the Berrygil portion of Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area. Travel 14km and turn left onto Allambie Road.
  • Travel 6.5km to the park entrance. Waa Gorge carpark and picnic area is a further 1.5km

Road quality

  • Allambie Road is dry weather access only and passes through private property, so please respect landholders by leaving gates as you find them and staying off wet roads.
  • Check the weather before you set out as the road to Waa Gorge can become boggy when it rains.

Parking

Parking is available at Waa Gorge picnic area.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mount Kaputar National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

This is one of the best times of year to visit the park, with ideal temperatures for bush walking, cycling and camping.

Spring

A beautiful time of year to enjoy the abundant wildflowers and birds.

Summer

Escape the heat of the plains by heading up into the park.

Winter

Experience the mist surrounding the high plateau area and enjoy the beauty of the occasional blanketing of snow. Be prepared for the temperatures about 10°C cooler than in the nearby town of Narrabri.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

21°C and 35°C

Highest recorded

43.4°C

Winter temperature

Average

7°C and 18°C

Lowest recorded

-5.6°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

January

Driest month

August

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

188mm

Facilities

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

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).

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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