Homestead Gorge walking track
Mutawintji National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Homestead Gorge walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
7.5km return
Time
2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Flat
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough unformed track
Getting there and parking
As you enter Mutawintji National Park, pass by the visitor centre and continue along the road for approximately 2km. Homestead Creek picnic area is on your right. Homestead Gorge walking track leaves from the picnic area.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Homestead Gorge walking track is unsealed.
Parking
Parking is available at Homestead Creek picnic area.
Best times to visit
Mutawintji National Park is best visited during autumn, winter and spring when daytime weather is pleasant. Summer in the outback can be very hot.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
30°C and 35°C
Highest recorded
48.6°C
Winter temperature
Average
17°C and 31°C
Lowest recorded
-3.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
140.2mm
Maps and downloads
Operated by
- Broken Hill office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed 1pm to 2pm.
- 08 8084 2880
- npws.westdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 183 Argent Street, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Park info
- in Mutawintji National Park in the Outback NSW region
Mutawintji National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor centre
-
Mutawintji Visitor Centre
51 Old Coach Road, Mutawintji, NSW 2880 - Mutawintji Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service).