Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area.
Getting there and parking
From Wilcannia
- Travel west along the Barrier Highway for 130km.
- The entrance to the reserve is on your right, approximately 12.5km past Little Topar rest area and service station.
From Broken Hill:
- Travel east along the Barrier Highway for 65km
- The entrance to the reserve is on your left, approximately 12.5km before the Little Topar rest area and service station.
Parking
- Eckerboon Lake campground and picnic area See on map
Road quality
Road access within Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Areas is entirely via unsealed roads. Please check the weather forecast and local alerts for road, campground and reserve closures when planning your visit.
Parking
Parking is available at Eckerboon Lake campground and picnic area. To get there:
- Travel 17km up the Tourist Drive
- Turn right at the Eckerboon Lake campground and picnic area turnoff.
By public transport
This park is not accessible by public transport.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Langidoon-Metford. Here are some of the highlights:
Autumn
A great time of year to visit as daytime temperatures are pleasant and night times are not too chilly.
Spring
Wildflowers in full display decorate the surrounding bushland. Temperatures are warmer throughout the day, but nights are cooler.
Summer
Days are hot with the heat of the sun splashed across the outback landscape. Nights are typically cooler.
Winter
Days are cool and the nights are cold, with plants and wildflowers preparing to bloom in early spring.
Facilities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Camping
Prohibited
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Gathering firewood
Horses
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.
Contact
- in the Outback NSW region
Langidoon-Metford State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Broken Hill office
08 8084 2880
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed 1pm to 2pm. - 183 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
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Email: npws.westdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Broken Hill office
Nearby towns
Broken Hill (65 km)
About 10 km from Broken Hill, in the middle of the Living Desert Reserve, is Sundown Hill, the site of the Living Desert Sculptures. Follow the easy walking trail that takes you past these beautiful sandstone sculptures, even more striking in this desert setting.
Wilcannia (130 km)
The small historic town of Wilcannia is located on the famous Darling River in the NSW outback. The nearby remote Mutawintji National Park offers a uniquely Australian experience, with its historic Aboriginal sites and captivating rugged desert terrain.