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Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park.

Getting there and parking

The drive to Narriaerra Caryapundy Swamp National Park takes around 1hr from Tibooburra, 5hrs from Broken Hill and around 6hrs from Bourke.

From Tibooburra:

  • Travel 26km east of Tibooburra along Tibooburra Road, to where it becomes Narriearra Road.
  • Continue travelling straight onto Narriearra Road, and drive for another 19km. You'll pass through 2 gates to enter the park.
  • Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct is the first area you’ll reach after entering the park. It's 10km into the park, past the second gate and park entrance sign.

From Broken Hill:

  • Take the Silver City Highway through Packsaddle to Tibooburra.
  • Turn right onto Tibooburra Road and head towards Wanaaring for 26km, to where Tibooburra Road becomes Narriearra Road.
  • Continue travelling straight onto Narriearra Road, and drive for another 19km. You'll pass through 2 gates to enter the park.
  • Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct is the first area you’ll reach after entering the park. It's10km into the park, past the second gate and park entrance sign.

From Bourke:

  • Travel to Wanaaring and onto The Cut Line towards Tibooburra.
  • Turn right onto Narriearra Road and follow the signs to the park. You'll pass through 2 gates to enter the park.
  • Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct is the first area you’ll reach after entering the park. It's10km into the park, past the second gate and park entrance sign.

Parking

Road quality

The roads from Tibooburra or Bourke and the roads within this park are unsealed gravel roads that may be closed in poor weather. It's a good idea to check conditions before you set out and take plenty of water, petrol and supplies.

  • Unsealed roads

Parking

Parking is available.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park:

Autumn

This is a good time of year to visit. Daytime temperatures are pleasant and the nights are not too chilly.

Spring

In spring cassias, wattles, fan flowers and other desert wildflowers bloom and fill the park with vibrant colour. Note that if you visit within 1 to 3 months after good rainfall, roads may only be open to 4WD vehicles, and some roads in the northern part of the park may not be open at all.

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.

There is almost no mobile phone coverage within this park. Limited coverage may be available on the Telstra network with a Telstra Cel-fi signal booster.

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

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.

Wildlife safety

Keep yourself and our wildlife safe by understanding the risks of wildlife encounters and how to avoid them.

Permitted

Camping

Generators

Please be considerate of others and don't run your generator all night in the campground.

Prohibited

This park contains significant natural and cultural heritage sites. To protect these, please stay on public roads, take care of these precious areas and don't disturb or remove any objects.

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Fishing

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.

Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park

Contact

  • in the Outback NSW region
  • Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, road closures or fire danger.
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Nearby towns

Tibooburra (45 km)

Tibooburra is the most remote town in Outback NSW. It's also the gateway to Sturt National Park, where you can camp out under the stars. Features of the park include rolling red sand dunes, flat-topped mesa, eagles, corellas and kangaroos.

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Broken Hill (377 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.

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Bourke (418 km)

Around 50km north of Gundabooka National Park is the town of Bourke. Considered the "Gateway to the real outback", Bourke is home to around 3,000 people and has a range of places to eat, garages and services, and plenty of things to do. 

 

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