Capertee Cottage
Capertee National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Capertee Cottage.
Getting there and parking
Capertee Cottage is in the northern part of Capertee National Park. To get there:
- Turn on to Port Macquarie Road (unsealed) from Glen Alice Road
- From the locked gate on the park boundary, follow Port Macquarie Road for 5km
- Upon arriving at Capertee River causeway, cross the river and take the road on the right to the cottage and homestead
Important: Follow the instructions and the map provided by NPWS. Don't use Google maps or GPS as this will give you an incorrect route and you may not be able to access the property.
After booking you'll get a code to open the park boundary gate and a door code to access the cottage. Contact 1300 072 757 if you have not received your codes.
Road quality
Please be aware that the cottage is accessed by crossing Capertee River via a causeway. At times of very heavy rain, flooding may occur, preventing access to and from the cottage. Check the weather before you set out or contact the Mudgee office.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Capertee Cottage.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Capertee National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The cooler autumn months are an excellent time for walking and mountain biking the trails and tracks within the park.
Spring
Grab your binoculars for some superb birdwatching. You might catch a rare glimpse of the endangered regent honeyeater as it builds its nest.
Summer
Enjoy a relaxing picnic on the shady banks of Capertee River, or a refreshing paddle.
Winter
Enjoy a car tour of Capertee while taking in nearby Wollemi and Goulburn River National Parks.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
12.1°C and 25.5°C
Highest recorded
38.4°C
Winter temperature
Average
10.4°C and 0.7°C
Lowest recorded
-8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
179mm
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 (up to 2 people)
- 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (up to 2 people)
- 2 Single beds
Lounge room (up to 2 people)
- 1 Sofa bed
Facilities
- The cottage is fully furnished and has an open plan kitchen, dining and living area, a bathroom, and an outdoor area with seating and a gas barbecue.
- Hot and cold running water is available at the property. You need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking.
- Please leave the cottage clean and tidy and report any breakages, damage or maintenance issues to the Mudgee office.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Showers
- Hot showers
Electric power
This property is connected to mains power.
Balcony
Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
The kitchen has a fridge and freezer, oven, toaster, kettle, microwave, glassware, and tea towels.
Plates and cutlery
Pots and pans
Bed linen
Bed linen, duvets and pillows are provided.
Air conditioning
TV
There's a TV and DVD player but no TV reception.
Towels
Towels are provided.
Washing machine
Laundry facilities are available in an external building behind the nearby homestead.
Rubbish bin
Please recycle rubbish into appropriate bins.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
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.
Park info
- in Capertee National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions
Capertee National Park has a locked entry gate. If you're visiting during the day, get the gate code by calling Mudgee Office (weekdays) or Blue Mountains Heritage Centre (weekends).