Mount Wood Homestead
Sturt National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Wood Homestead.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Mount Wood Homestead is in the south-east area of Sturt National Park: To get there:
- On entering Sturt National Park, Mount Wood Homestead is located near the intersection of Thomsons Creek and Gorge Loop Road, near Mount Wood campground.
- The homestead is approximately 45km from Tibooburra
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
- Bus and car parking is available a short walk from the homestead
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Sturt National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
A great time of year to visit when daytime temperatures are pleasant and night times not too chilly.
Spring
Depending on the rainfall the park's wildflowers, including the distinctive red Sturt Desert Pea will be on show throughout the park.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
22°C and 36°C
Highest recorded
47.6°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-2.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August and September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
178.2mm
Facilities
- Bedding configuration: 5 bedrooms.1 queen bed + single bed, 1 bunk, 4 single beds, 1 queen bed.
- Separate toilets and showers.
- Fully furnished living room.
- Dam water is available at the property, but you'll need to treat or boil it before drinking.
- There are no public phones or internet facilities. Mobile phone coverage may be limited or unavailable.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Showers
- Hot showers
Kitchen
Four-burner stove, oven, microwave oven, fridge/freezer, toaster and kettle.
Plates and cutlery
Pots and pans
Bed linen
Towels
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- From the carpark in front of the complex, access is via a flat concrete footpath into the kitchen. All verandahs are level.
- The kitchen/dining area is large and there are no steps from the front verandah into the kitchen.
- 1 bedroom and the accompanying bathroom/toilet facilities are wheelchair accessible.
- Some sections of the homestead are more difficult to access due to narrow doorways. Please advise when booking if wheelchair access is a requirement of your stay.
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.
Park info
- in Sturt National Park in the Outback NSW region
Sturt National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Tibooburra Visitor Centre
51 Briscoe Street, Tibooburra NSW 2880 - Tibooburra Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service)
- 08 8091 3308