Mungo Woolshed
Mungo National Park
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
Maps and downloads
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.
Operated by
- Buronga office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 03 5021 8900
- npws.lowerdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4 Melaleuca Street, Buronga NSW 2739
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.
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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.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Mungo Visitor Centre
4 Melaleuca Street, Buronga NSW 2739 - Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 03 5021 8900