Gum Hole campground and picnic area
Warrabah National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Gum Hole campground and picnic area.
Getting there and parking
The safest, legal way to get to this campground is via Manilla.
Don’t use Google Maps to direct you to this campground and picnic area. It will take you on unsafe, unmarked roads through private property. You can use Google Maps to get you to Manilla only. From Manilla, please follow these directions:
- Travel north out of town across the Namoi River towards Barraba
- Around 500m north of the bridge, turn right onto Barraba Street
- Continue onto Namoi River Road and follow the signs to Warrabah National Park
- Turn right onto Warrabah trail
- Gum Hole campground is located 3.2km into Warrabah National Park, past Warrabah campground and at the end of Gum Hole trail
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Warrabah National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Make the most of the cooler days to explore some of the park's more heart-pumping bushwalks.
Spring
A lovely time to enjoy picnicking by the river, indulging in wildlife and nature photography, birdwatching, and bushwalking.
Summer
Cool off from the heat in the lovely Namoi River with a swim and a splash, enjoy a spot of fishing, or take on a bracing canoeing adventure.
Winter
The park is often quiet at this time of year, yet doesn't get too cold, so it's a good opportunity to go bushwalking and birdwatching in solitude.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 32°C
Highest recorded
41.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
0°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
-9.4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
194.3mm
Facilities
- Firewood is not supplied and may not be collected within the park.
- Water is not available at this campground
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty. The campground is sloped in places.
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 Warrabah National Park in the Country NSW region
Warrabah National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to fire danger or flooding.