Big River drive
Goulburn River National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Big River drive.
Getting there and parking
Big River drive is in the central precinct of Goulburn River National Park. To get there:
- From Wollar, follow Barigan Street north.
- Turn right into Mogo Road and continue to the start of Spring Gully Road
- Follow Spring Gully Road which becomes Big River Road to Big River campground
Parking
Parking is available at Big River campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Goulburn River National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Is there anything more relaxing than sitting around the campfire with family and friends? Autumn is a great time of year to visit Spring Gully campground.
Spring
With the many natives blooming – callistemons, acacias and eucalypts among them – this is the best time to observe the plant and wildlife the park attracts.
Summer
With the temperatures at their warmest, head to the river for swimming and liloing.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 30°C
Highest recorded
40.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
3°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
–6.7°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
May
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
186.7mm
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
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.
If you're travelling through a national park or reserve on a public road you can have pets inside your vehicle. However, you must keep them inside your vehicle while driving through national parks or reserves. You must also comply with any conditions in the park’s plan of management, and you cannot stop to visit the park or use park facilities (unless for safety reasons, or to use publicly accessible toilets).
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Mudgee office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm.
- 02 6370 9000
- npws.mudgee@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 27 Inglis Street, Mudgee NSW 2850
Park info
- in Goulburn River National Park in the Country NSW region
Goulburn River National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.