Dry Tank picnic area
Gundabooka National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Dry Tank picnic area.
Getting there and parking
From Bourke:
- Drive south from Bourke on Kidman Way for approximately 49km and turn right onto Ben Lomond Road
- Continue along Ben Lomond Road for approximately 19.5km until you reach until you reach Dry Tank Trail
- This takes you to Dry Tank campground and picnic area
From Gundabooka:
- Drive north on Kidman Way for approximately and turn left onto Ben Lomond Road
- Continue along Ben Lomond Road for approximately 19.5km until you reach Dry Tank Trail
- This takes you to Dry Tank campground and picnic area
Check the weather and road conditions before you set out as the roads to Gundabooka National Park may be closed.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at Dry Tank picnic area
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Gundabooka National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
It's a great time to visit the park with the weather being a bit cooler, and after summer rain, the park may be looking a little greener than usual.
Spring
Join in on a Discovery tour to find out more about the park, the amazing landscape and the animals who live here.
Winter
Crisp clear days await you, it's perfect weather for walking and if you don't feel like camping out, you can book into the comfort of Redbank Homestead.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 33°C
Highest recorded
47°C
Winter temperature
Average
6°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-2.5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January and February
Driest month
June
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
108.8mm
Facilities
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Firewood may not be collected from the park.
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
- Bourke office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6830 0200
- npws.bourke@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 51-53 Oxley Street, Bourke NSW 2840
Park info
- in Gundabooka National Park in the Outback NSW region
Gundabooka National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.