Caryapundy lookout campground is in the Caryapundy lookout area of Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park. It takes about 1hr to drive to the park entrance from Tibooburra.

To get to the campground from the park entrance, choose either of these routes:

Caryapundy lookout north loop:

• From Narriearra scenic drive, pass by the Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct
• Continue past the Caryapundy lookout south loop turn off
• Then turn left onto Caryapundy lookout north loop and travel for 11km until you reach the campground.

Caryapundy lookout south loop (longer route):

• From Narriearra scenic drive, pass by the Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct.
• Turn left onto Caryapundy lookout south loop and drive to the campground via Caryapundy tank.
• The campground is only 4km east of the tank along Caryapundy lookout north loop.

Road quality

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

Parking is available beside your tent or caravan in each drive-through camping bay.

Please be considerate of other guests and park towards the left of your site. It gives those camping behind you enough space to drive their vehicle around your tent or caravan and through the front of the camping bay.

• Drinking water is not available at this campground
• Please care for the environment while staying in this campground and use the bins provided to dispose of your rubbish

Toilets

• Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

• Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

There’s a designated carpark beside the lookout and parking is also available beside your tent or caravan in each drive-through camping bay.

• Caryapundy lookout campground factsheet
• Caryapundy lookout campground map (803.6KB pdf)

Disability access level - hard

• Access to some areas may require moving across a rough surface with obstacles such as tree roots and grass tussocks. Wheelchair users can access this area with assistance.
• A gravel pathway leads around this precinct, providing access to the toilets and picnic facilities.

• Caryapundy lookout loop drive If you’re staying in Tibooburra and only have time for a day drive, try this return drive through Narriearra. Bring a picnic and set out on your journey through this extraordinary outback national park.
• Caryapundy tank bird hide If you’re a keen birdwatcher, don’t miss a visit to Caryapundy tank bird hide in Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park, near Tibooburra. It’s a great place to see some amazing bird species.

• Caryapundy lookout loop drive If you’re staying in Tibooburra and only have time for a day drive, try this return drive through Narriearra. Bring a picnic and set out on your journey through this extraordinary outback national park.
• Whittabrinnah heritage walk Step back in time when you do this short walk in Narriearra Carapundy Swamp National Park, near Tibooburra. It's an easy stroll around the Whittabrinnah Hotel ruins and great for all ages.

Animals

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  Grey grasswren (Amytornis barbatus barbatus)

  The endangered grey grasswren (Bulloo subspecies) lives in the semi-arid floodplains of far western NSW and Queensland. Around 90 percent of this rare bird's NSW habitat is protected within Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park.

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  Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus)

  The curious pelican is Australia’s largest flying bird and has the longest bill of any bird in the world. These Australian birds are found throughout Australian waterways and the pelican uses its throat pouch to trawl for fish. Pelicans breed all year round, congregating in large colonies on secluded beaches and islands.

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  Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

  The largest of Australian birds, the emu stands up to 2m high and is the second largest bird in the world, after the ostrich. Emus live in pairs or family groups. The male emu incubates and rears the young, which will stay with the adult emus for up to 2 years.

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  Red kangaroo (Macropus rufus)

  The red kangaroo is one of the most iconic Australian animals and the largest marsupial in the world. Large males have reddish fur and can reach a height of 2m, while females are considerably smaller and have blue-grey fur. Red kangaroos are herbivores and mainly eat grass.

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  Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

  One of only 2 egg-laying mammals in the world, the short-beaked echidna is one of the most widespread of Australian native animals. Covered in spines, or quills, they’re equipped with a keen sense of smell and a tube-like snout which they use to break apart termite mounds in search of ants.

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  Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax)

  With a wingspan of up to 2.5m, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey. These Australian animals are found in woodlands across NSW, and have the ability to soar to heights of over 2km. If you’re bird watching, look out for the distinctive diamond-shaped tail of the eagle.

Plants

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  Mulga (Acacia aneura)

  Mulga are hardy Australian native plants found throughout inland Australia. With an unusually long tap root, the mulga is able to withstand long periods of drought.

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  River red gum (Eucalpytus camaldulensis)

  Australian native plants, majestic river red gum trees are widespread across Australian inland river systems. The river red gum is a dominant tree species of the Murray-Darling basin which spans NSW, Queensland and Victoria. This iconic native eucalypt grows to a height of 30m and is thought to have a lifespan up to 500-1000 years.

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  Saltbush (Atriplex nummularia)

  A hardy Australian native plant, the saltbush is a small spreading shrub that can withstand dry salty soils such as those found in the desert plains of western NSW. It is grey-white in colour and has small spear-shaped succulent leaves. It flowers from December to April.