Culgoa Connellys track
Culgoa National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Culgoa Connellys track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
8km return
Time
2 - 3hrs
Quality of markings
No directional signage
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Flat
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Culgoa Connellys track starts from Culgoa River campground in the Burban Grange precinct of Culgoa National Park. To get there:
- Take the unsealed road north-east of Bourke for 180km, or the unsealed, dry weather road north of Brewarrina for 120km.
- The campground is 14km from the southern entrance of the park
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Culgoa National Park can become boggy when it rains and the roads are susceptible to flooding.
Parking
Parking is available at Culgoa River campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Culgoa National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
After reasonable winter rains, the park erupts with blooms of native wildflowers, and animals begin to raise their young.
Summer
Summer in Culgoa can be incredibly hot, so hiking should be attempted by experienced walkers only. For everybody else, this is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the coolness of Culgoa River.
Winter
This is a great time to settle in at Culgoa River campground, with winter the best time for walking in the park. Wildlife is still abundant and birdwatching is superb.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
21°C and 34.9°C
Highest recorded
46.4°C
Winter temperature
Average
5.7°C and 19.6°C
Lowest recorded
-3.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
207.1mm
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
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
- 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 Culgoa National Park in the Outback NSW region
Culgoa National Park is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.