McIntyres campground
Brindabella National Park
Overview
McIntyres campground is a picturesque, riverside campsite. Stop for a picnic on your way to the historic McIntyres Hut, or stay overnight and enjoy fishing by the river.
| Camping type | Tent, Camping beside my vehicle |
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| Facilities | Toilets |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water |
| Price | There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. |
| Group bookings | Book up to 20 people or 5 sites online. For larger groups, make a group booking enquiry. |
| Please note |
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McIntyres campground is a picturesque, riverside campsite on the banks of the Goodradigbee River. Stop for a picnic under the shade of the eucalypts on your way to visit the historic McIntyres Hut, or stay overnight and enjoy the rugged beauty of this campsite.
After you’ve picked the best campsite among the eucalypts along the banks and river flats, it’s time to start exploring. Why not head off to the historic McIntryres Hut? Go for an easy walk to the river where you can do a spot of fishing and watch the birds darting across the rushing waters.
Or just find yourself a soft grassy patch to stretch out, relax and take in the fresh mountain air of this back-to-basics campground. The only thing to disturb the peace might be a resident kangaroo or wallaby as they move in to feed on the river flats at dusk.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/mcintyres-campground/local-alerts
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Tumut Region Visitor Centre
- 9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6947 7025
- tumutrvc@environment.nsw.gov.au
- The Old Butter Factory, 5 Adelong Road, Tumut NSW 2720
Park info
- in Brindabella National Park in the Country NSW and Snowy Mountains regions
Brindabella National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about McIntyres campground.
Getting there and parking
On entering Brindabella National Park, drive towards the Western end of McIntyres trail to access McIntyres campground.
Road conditions and access
- Check the weather before you set out as the road to McIntyres campground can become boggy when it rains and snows.
- High-clearance 4WD only. Roads to this campground are very steep and aren't suitable for SUVs, 2WD or vehicles towing camper trailers and caravans.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at McIntyres campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Brindabella National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Enjoy the milder weather and take in the spectacular views and spring wildflowers as you explore the park on one of the many 4WD trails.
Summer
Perfect for a camping weekend on the banks of the Goodradigbee River. Relax under the shade of a river she-oak and see if you can spot a wallaby or kangaroo feeding on the river flats.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
11°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
42.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
0°C and 12°C
Lowest recorded
-10°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
August
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
200mm
Facilities
- Treated water is not available at this campground. Please remember to boil water taken from the Goodradigbee River.
- Rubbish bins are not available, so please take your rubbish with you when leaving.
Toilets
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
The pit toilet is wheelchair accessible
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
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.
Learn more
McIntyres campground is in Brindabella National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Adventure abounds
Brindabella offers a network of alpine trails just waiting to be explored by 4WD or trail bike. There are also several options for bushwalkers to explore the park, and even the opportunity to go horse riding on tracks from Doctors Flat Road northwards. Stay overnight at one of the remote campgrounds, or visit for the day and enjoy a leisurely picnic on the banks of the Goodradigbee River.
- Flea Creek picnic area Pack a picnic and spend the day relaxing by the Goodradigbee River at Flea Creek picnic area. Enjoy a spot of birdwatching, fishing and swimming.
Lands of the Ngunawal, Wolgalu and Wiradjuri peoples
Brindabella National Park lies within the tribal boundaries of the Ngunawal, Wolgalu and Wiradjuri people. To this day, the area has a spiritual significance to Aboriginal people. Mount Coree, which stands tall on the western side of the park, is named after the Aboriginal word for moth. Before European settlement, the area was a hunting ground for bogong moths.
The alpine huts of Brindabella
Brindabella includes several remains of the network of alpine huts that were once scattered throughout the Australian Alps. Visit Hume Sawmill in the north or head west to see McIntyres Hut on the Goodradigbee River. The original hut was built by Les McIntyre in 1948 as a fishing hut, but was burnt down in the late 1990s and was rebuilt by a group of keen 4WDers.
Wildlife wonders
Brindabella's unique alpine and sub-alpine environment is home to many native animals, including threatened mammals like the spotted-tailed quoll or the yellow-bellied glider. With over 80 different species of birds seen in the park, it's also a birdwatchers haven. Look out for the yellow-tailed black cockatoo and peregrine falcon flying overhead, and have your binoculars handy to spot threatened species like the powerful owl, pink robin and olive whistler.
- Flea Creek picnic area Pack a picnic and spend the day relaxing by the Goodradigbee River at Flea Creek picnic area. Enjoy a spot of birdwatching, fishing and swimming.