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Teilta campground and picnic area

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Visitor Info

All the practical information you need to know about the Teilta campground and picnic area.

Getting there and parking

From Broken Hill (2 hours): 

  • Drive north on Silver City Highway (towards Tibooburra) for about 31km.
  • Turn left on Corona Road and drive for almost 97km 
  • Continue straight on Border Downs Road for 2.5km.
  • Take a sharp right onto Teilta Road and drive for 1km.
  • Turn left and drive 500m to the campground and picnic area.

From Tibooburra (3 hours):

  • Drive south on Silver City Highway (towards Broken Hill) for about 272km.
  • Turn right onto Mount Westwood Road and drive for almost 56km.
  • Turn left onto Corona Road and drive for 1.5km.
  • Turn right onto Border Downs Road and drive for 2.5km. 
  • Take a sharp right onto Teilta Road and drive for 1km.
  • Turn left and drive for 500m to the campground and picnic area.

 

Please bring extra provisions because roads may close for extended periods due to rain. After heavy rainfall, roads may close to all vehicles or access may be restricted to 4WD vehicles for as long as 3 months. Contact Broken Hill park office for updates. 

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • Most roads require 4WD vehicle

Weather restrictions

  • Dry weather only

Facilities

Toilets

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Outback safety

Safety is of high priority in outback areas. In summer, temperatures can reach up to 50°C in some places. Food, water and fuel supplies can be scarce. Before you head off, check for road closures and use our contacts to stay safe in the outback.

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Permitted

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Cycling

Generators

Prohibited

Gathering firewood

Horses

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.

Teilta campground and picnic area