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Mungo Woolshed

Mungo National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Mungo Woolshed.

Getting there and parking

Mungo Woolshed is in the south western precinct of Mungo National Park. To get there:

  • From Sturt Highway, take Silver City Highway south of Mildura
  • Turn right into Arumpo Road and follow to the end
  • Turn left into Balranald Road
  • Take the first right into Mailbox Road and continue to the woolshed

Roads may be closed due to wet weather, please check the weather before visiting the park.

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • Dry weather only

Parking

Parking is available at nearby Mungo Visitor Centre in a large bitumen carpark.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

15°C and 34°C

Highest recorded

47.7°C

Winter temperature

Average

3°C and 20°C

Lowest recorded

-4.8°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

May

Driest month

January

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

93.3mm

Facilities

Toilets, picnic shelters and barbecue facilities are located at Mungo Visitor Centre.

Carpark

Step-free access

The woolshed is flat and step-free, with a long timber ramp that leads up to the entrance and timber flooring inside the building.

There are no paths in the area around the woolshed, but there are paved pathways a short distance from the woolshed that lead to the nearby shearer's quarters and visitor centre.

  • Step-free main entrance to the building

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Safety messages

This park is in a remote location, please ensure you are thoroughly prepared, bring appropriate clothing and equipment and advise a family member or friend of your travel plans.

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.

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 - medium

Mungo Woolshed is flat and step-free:

  • There's a ramp that leads to the entrance of the building
  • The main entrance has double doors
  • Inside the building there's flat, timber flooring
  • You’ll have no problem taking a self-guided tour, provided you navigate the gates carefully.

The area around the woolshed is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways until you get closer to the visitor centre and shearer's quarters next door.

There are accessible flush toilets and hot showers set along a paved path at the shearer's quarters.

Prohibited

Drones

Flying drones in Mungo National Park is not permitted unless you've received written agreement from the Park Office before your visit. Please note that a consent to fly a drone in this park is only permitted in exceptional circumstances with endorsement from the traditional owners. Read more about the Drones in Parks policy and the process to apply for consent.

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.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Mungo Woolshed

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Park info

  • in Mungo National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
  • Mungo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees: 

    $8 per vehicle per day. Fees are payable through self-registration envelopes outside Mungo Visitor Centre. Different fees apply for commercial tour operators and vehicles with 8 seats or more.

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