Mount Wood Shearers Quarters
Sturt National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Wood Shearers Quarters.
Getting there and parking
Mount Wood Shearers Quarters is in the south-east area of Sturt National Park: To get there:
- On entering Sturt National Park, Mount Wood Shearers Quarters is located near the intersection of Thomsons Creek and Gorge Loop Road, not far from the Homestead complex and Mount Wood campground
- It's approximately 30km east of Tibooburra
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
On-street parking is available in front of the accommodation and also a short walk from the accommodation.
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: 8 bedrooms with 2 bunks per room.
- Large dining room and lounge room.
- Toilet and shower block.
- Please bring tea-towels as they are not provided.
- There is no mobile reception, public phones, or internet at this property
- Dam water is available, but you'll need to treat or boil it before drinking.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Showers
- Hot showers
Kitchen
The kitchen includes a four-burner stove, oven, microwave oven, fridge/freezer, toaster and kettle.
Plates and cutlery
Pots and pans
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
- These facilities are not wheelchair accessible
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