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Conimbla National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Conimbla National Park.

Getting there and parking

Gummi Falls campground is in the state conservation area of Barrington Tops State Conservation Area. The campground is 80km east of Scone or 80km west of Gloucester.

Access is via Bullock Brush trail off Tubrabucca Road.

Bullock Brush trail is only open to vehicles from 1 October 31 May. From 1 June to 30 September, you can only access Gummi Falls campground by walking or cycling. It’s a 3km one-way walk or cycle into the campground from the seasonal gate where Bullock Brush Trail leaves Tubrubucca Road. 

 

Road quality

Bullock Brush trail is only open to vehicles from 1 October 31 May.

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • All roads require 4WD vehicle

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available beside your campsite at Gummi Falls campground.

Best times to visit

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

Autumn

Take advantage of the cooler weather and go for a more adventurous walk off the beaten track.

Spring

Check out the abundance of beautiful blooming wildflowers, particularly the park's distinctive range of orchids.

Summer

A good time to enjoy the wild nightlife in Conimbla with some spotlighting along Wallaby walking track.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

14°C and 32°C

Highest recorded

46.6°C

Winter temperature

Average

2°C and 17°C

Lowest recorded

-8°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

January

Driest month

June

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

103mm

Facilities

Toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

However you discover NSW national parks and reserves, we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our park and reserve systems contrast greatly so you need to be aware of the risks and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

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.

Conimbla National Park

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Nearby towns

Cowra (25 km)

Cowra is gaining a reputation as a wine-producing region and source of specialty products. You'll find plenty of cellar doors where you can sample award-winning local wines from golden chardonnay to soft, ripe reds.

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Canowindra (56 km)

In the red countryside of Canowindra, you can travel back 360 million years to see rare fossils in the amazing Age of Fishes Museum, where you'll encounter thousands of fossilised freshwater fish.

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Grenfell (63 km)

The historic goldmining town of Grenfell is the birthplace of poet Henry Lawson, who was born on 17 June, 1867.  Bushranger Ben Hall was also born nearby. Hall and his gang rampaged through the area from late 1863 until his death in a hail of bullets in May 1865.Visit the Grenfell Historical Museum to learn about Grenfell and its famous and (infamous) sons.

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