Kaputar Plateau walk
Mount Kaputar National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Kaputar Plateau walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
8km loop
Time
2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Kaputar Plateau walk is in Kaputar precinct within Mount Kaputar National Park. To get there:
- From Narrabri take Old Gunnedah Road south
- After about 2.5km turn left onto Kaputar Road
- Follow Kaputar Road for 27km to Mount Kaputar National Park entrance
- Bark Hut turn-off is 14km on the right
- Rocky Plateau trail trackhead is 2km beyond Bark Hut on the right
With 2 cars you can leave one at Bark Hut and the other at the start of Rocky Plateau Fire Trail, you can then enjoy the 6km down hill walk between the trailhead to Bark Hut. Otherwise it’s 2km up the main road back to your starting point.
Parking
Parking is available at the Rocky Plateau trail trackhead.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mount Kaputar National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
This is one of the best times of year to visit the park, with ideal temperatures for bush walking, cycling and camping.
Spring
A beautiful time of year to enjoy the abundant wildflowers and birds.
Summer
Escape the heat of the plains by heading up into the park.
Winter
Experience the mist surrounding the high plateau area and enjoy the beauty of the occasional blanketing of snow. Be prepared for the temperatures about 10°C cooler than in the nearby town of Narrabri.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
21°C and 35°C
Highest recorded
43.4°C
Winter temperature
Average
7°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
-5.6°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
188mm
Maps and downloads
Permitted
- Rock climbing is permitted. Conditions apply – so please contact the Narrabri office on (02) 6792 7300 for more information.
Prohibited
- The park entrance is steep and a single lane, caravans are not permitted.
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
- Narrabri office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6792 7300
- npws.barwon@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Level 1, 100 Maitland Street, Narrabri NSW 2390. Accessible via Dewhurst Street.
Park info
- in Mount Kaputar National Park in the Country NSW region
Mount Kaputar National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.