Sawn Rocks picnic area
Mount Kaputar National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Sawn Rocks picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Sawn Rocks picnic area is in the Sawn Rocks precinct of Mount Kaputar National Park.
To get there from Narrabri:
- Drive 3km north along the Newell Highway towards Moree, then turn right into Killarney Gap Road (Bingara Road).
- After about 35km, you'll see the Sawn Rocks turn-off on the right.
To get there from Bingara:
- Drive approximately 65km east along Killarney Gap Road
- You’ll see the Sawn Rocks turn-off on the left
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in a bitumen carpark at Sawn Rocks picnic area, including 1 accessible parking space. Bus and caravan parking is available.
It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mount Kaputar National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
This is one of the best times of year to visit the park, with ideal temperatures for bush walking, cycling and camping.
Spring
A beautiful time of year to enjoy the abundant wildflowers and birds.
Summer
Escape the heat of the plains by heading up into the park.
Winter
Experience the mist surrounding the high plateau area and enjoy the beauty of the occasional blanketing of snow. Be prepared for the temperatures about 10°C cooler than in the nearby town of Narrabri.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
21°C and 35°C
Highest recorded
43.4°C
Winter temperature
Average
7°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
-5.6°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
188mm
Facilities
Water is available, however you’ll need to treat or boil it before drinking.
Amenities
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Carpark
Step-free access
The picnic area is flat and step-free with a concrete path that leads from the carpark to the picnic shelters, toilets and information shelter.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Sawn Rocks picnic area is flat and step-free with the following accessible facilities:
- A concrete path that leads from the carpark to the toilets, picnic shelters and information shelter
- An accessible toilet
- An accessible parking space
Prohibited
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
- Narrabri office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6792 7300
- npws.barwon@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Level 1, 100 Maitland Street, Narrabri NSW 2390. Accessible via Dewhurst Street.
Park info
- in Mount Kaputar National Park in the Country NSW region
Mount Kaputar National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.