Redbank Homestead
Outback
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Redbank Homestead.
Getting there and parking
Redbank Homestead is in Gundabooka State Conservation Area next to Gundabooka National Park. To get there:
From Bourke:
- Drive south from Bourke on Kidman Way for approximately 5km and turn right onto Louth Road
- Continue along Louth Road for approximately 47km until you reach Redbank Homestead entrance, which is on the right-hand side of the road.
From Gundabooka National Park:
- From Ben Lomond Road, turn on Yanda track.
- Continue along Yanda track until you reach Louth Road (approximately 29km).
- Turn left onto Louth Road and continue driving for approximately 7km until you reach Redbank Homestead entrance, which is on the right-hand side of the road.
Road quality
Check the weather and road conditions before you set out as roads to Gundabooka National Park may be closed.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at Redbank Homestead.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Gundabooka National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
It's a great time to visit the park with the weather being a bit cooler, and after summer rain, the park may be looking a little greener than usual.
Spring
Join in on a Discovery tour to find out more about the park, the amazing landscape and the animals who live here.
Winter
Crisp clear days await you, it's perfect weather for walking and if you don't feel like camping out, you can book into the comfort of Redbank Homestead.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 33°C
Highest recorded
47°C
Winter temperature
Average
6°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-2.5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January and February
Driest month
June
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
108.8mm
Facilities
- Living room.
- Bathroom with 2 showers and 2 toilets.
- Drinking water is not available.
- There is no TV.
- There are no bins, take all rubbish with you.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Covered barbecue area with gas barbecue, fire pit and picnic tables.
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Showers
- Hot showers
Electric power
Kitchen
Plates and cutlery
Pots and pans
Air conditioning
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty. There is a small step into the front of the property, 3 steps out the back of the property, and 2 steps into the kitchen and bathrooms.
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Fires are permitted in the fire pit at the property only. Collecting firewood is not permitted, please bring your own firewood or fuel stove.
Prohibited
Amplified music is not permitted.
Generators
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 Gundabooka State Conservation Area in the Outback NSW region
- in Gundabooka National Park in the Outback NSW region
Gundabooka National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.