Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground
Country NSW
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground.
Getting there and parking
Sculpture in the Scrub campground is in Timmallallie National Park. To get there from Barradine:
- Follow Sculpture signage when leaving Baradine
- Drive along Indians Lane for approximately 9.5km
- Turn right at the T junction onto No 1 Break Road and drive for about 13km
- Turn right onto Top Crossing Road and drive for approximately 11km
- Turn left into Dandry Gorge Road and drive for 1km, following the signs to Sculpture in the Scrub campground.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Sculpture in the Scrub walking track can become impassable in heavy rain.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available in a carpark on Dandry Gorge Road. You can also park at your campsite if you're staying at the campground.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
You may experience a great range of temperatures on any day in the park. In summer it's generally hot in the daytime and temperatures often exceed 40C. In winter nights can be very cold, but you can enjoy clear sunny days. Rainfall is also highly variable, ranging from drought to prolonged wet periods, with the average annual rainfall around 600mm. Creeks may quickly become impassable after heavy rain.
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 35°C
Highest recorded
45°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 21°C
Lowest recorded
-6.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
June to September
Facilities
Untreated rainwater is available at this picnic area, however it is advisable to boil it before drinking.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Step-free access
There is step-free access around the picnic area and campground, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and sand to reach the facilities.
Seats and resting points
There is a bench seat with a backrest near the display shelter and toilets.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Sculptures in the Scrub picnic area and campground is mostly flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over a mixture of hard-packed ground and soft sand to reach the facilities.
There are 2 accessible toilets and a bench seat for resting at the campground.
The nearby walking track is not wheelchair accessible.
Permitted
Generators
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 Timmallallie National Park in the Country NSW region
- Open 24 hours 7 days
- in Pilliga National Park in the Country NSW region
Pilliga Forest is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.