Castle Rocks walk
Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Castle Rocks walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
8.5km return
Time
3 - 5hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
On entering Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve:
- Park at Castle Rocks walk trackhead
Parking
Parking is available at Castle Rocks walk trackhead.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
The heathland begins flowering in late winter and it really starts to hit its stride in early spring. This makes it a particularly great time for camping, birdwatching and hiking.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 30°C
Highest recorded
43°C
Winter temperature
Average
3°C and 16°C
Lowest recorded
-7.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
134.3mm
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
- Mudgee office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm.
- 02 6370 9000
- npws.mudgee@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 27 Inglis Street, Mudgee NSW 2850
Park info
- in Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve in the Country NSW region
Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.