Whispering Oaks campground and picnic area

Whispering Oaks Campground is located in Koonaburra National Park. To get there:

From Cobar:

• Head west out of Cobar along the Barrier Highway for 10km.
• Turn left onto The Wool Track, following it for 92km.
• Turn left at the Belarabon Road and Wool Track junction, continuing on The Wool Track for another 36km.
• Turn right at the sign for Koonaburra National Park onto an unnamed road, and follow the track 6km to the park entrance.
• Continue for 6km, turning left shortly after passing the old shearer’s quarters and before you reach a locked gate.
• Follow this track 1.9km to the campground.

From Ivanhoe:

• Head north on the Cobar-Ivanhoe road, which becomes The Wool Track, for 95km.
• Turn left at the sign for Koonaburra National Park onto an unnamed road and follow the track 6km to the park entrance.
• Continue for 6km, turning left shortly after passing the old shearer’s quarters and before you reach a locked gate.
• Follow this track 1.9km to the campground.

Please check road conditions before you travel. Road access may be closed by the local Cobar Shire and Central Darling Shire councils, depending on weather conditions.

Road quality

Access is possible with 2WD vehicles in dry weather, though 4WD vehicles are recommended.

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available in campsites or in bays at the entrance to the campground loop road.

• There is no drinking water at this campground.
• There are no bins so you’ll need to take all rubbish away with you.

Toilets

• Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

• Fire rings (bring your own firewood)

Carpark

• Whispering Oaks campground and picnic area factsheet
• Whispering Oaks campground and picnic area map (726.5KB pdf)

Disability access level - hard

This campground is generally flat, but surfaces are uneven and not maintained. Sticks, rocks, sandy surfaces and vegetation may make wheelchair access difficult.