Kinchega Visitor Centre
Kinchega National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Kinchega Visitor Centre.
Getting there and parking
Kinchega Visitor Centre is located in the historic Kinchega Woolshed precinct of Kinchega National Park.
Road quality
All roads in Kinchega National Park are unsealed; contact the park directly for access updates, particularly during periods of inclement weather or localised flooding.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available in hard-packed ground carparks at Kinchega Woolshed, a short walk from Kinchega Visitor Centre. Bus parking is available.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Kinchega National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
It's a great time for a camping trip when the weather is a bit cooler and the park is springing to life after the sleepy winter.
Summer
Cool off after a hot day of exploring in the park's rivers or lakes.
Winter
Throw in your line below Weir 32 on the Darling river – you might catch a golden perch. You'll need a current NSW recreational fishing licence though, and you must abide by bag limits and protected species fishing laws.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 34°C
Highest recorded
49.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
-3.5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
May and October
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
150.6mm
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets
Accessible flush toilets are located about a 3m walk from Kinchega Visitor Centre at the shearers quarters next door.
The toilets include change facilities for parents and carers.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Carpark
Drinking water
Showers
There are hot showers at the shearers quarters, next door to the visitor centre. These showers are open both to the public and the guests staying at the shearers quarters.
- Hot showers
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Kinchega Visitor Centre has 2 narrow timber steps without handrails at the main entrance.
- The main doorway to the visitor centre is a single door.
- Inside the visitor centre is flat and step-free.
The area around the visitor centre is flat and step-free:
- There are hard-packed ground pathways that lead to the nearby shearers quarters, communal kitchen, amenities blocks, woolshed and carpark.
- There are accessible toilets with a change facility for parents and carers as well as accessible hot showers at the shearers quarters next door. The amenities are for both public use and use by the guests at the shearers quarters.
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
- Kinchega Visitor Centre
- Kinchega Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service)
- npws.westdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 673 Woolshed Drive, Menindee NSW 2879
Park info
- in Kinchega National Park in the Outback NSW region
Kinchega 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. The park has a pay and display envelope payment system - please bring correct coins.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Kinchega Visitor Centre
673 Woolshed Drive, Menindee NSW 2879 - Kinchega Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service)