Mount Wood Summit walking track
Sturt National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mount Wood Summit walking track .
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3km return
Time
3hrs 30min - 4hrs 30min
Quality of markings
No directional signage
Experience required
Experienced bushwalkers
Gradient
Very steep
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Rough unformed track
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Mount Wood Summit walk is located in the eastern part of Sturt National Park, about 30km from Mount Wood campground. To get there, drive 25km east from Tibooburra following the Tibooburra-Wanaaring Road to the Mount Wood turn-off. Turn onto the Gorge Loop Road and keep driving another 30km to the signposted carpark at the bottom of the walk.
Parking
Parking is available at start of the Mount Wood Summit walking track.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Sturt National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
A great time of year to visit when daytime temperatures are pleasant and night times not too chilly.
Spring
Depending on the rainfall the park's wildflowers, including the distinctive red Sturt Desert Pea will be on show throughout the park.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
22°C and 36°C
Highest recorded
47.6°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-2.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August and September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
178.2mm
Maps and downloads
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
- Tibooburra Visitor Centre
- Tibooburra Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service)
- 08 8091 3308
- npws.westdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 51 Briscoe Street, Tibooburra NSW 2880
Park info
- in Sturt National Park in the Outback NSW region
Sturt 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 coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Tibooburra Visitor Centre
51 Briscoe Street, Tibooburra NSW 2880 - Tibooburra Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service)
- 08 8091 3308