Mill-bullah walking track
Mount Kaputar National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mill-bullah walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1km return
Time
30 - 45min
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Mill-Bullah walking track is in the Waa Gorge precinct of Mount Kaputar National Park. Allambie Road is dry weather access only. To get there:
From Narrabri:
- Travel north along Newell Highway towards Moree for 3km
- Turn right onto Killarney Gap Road (Bingara Road).
- After about 21km, turn left onto Melburra Road (SR3 to Terry Hie Hie).
- After approximately 30km, you’ll reach a T-junction. Turn right on Allambie Road to Waa Gorge.
- Travel 6.5km to the park entrance. Waa Gorge carpark and picnic area is a further 1.5km.
From Moree:
- Travel east on Gwydir Highway towards Warialda
- After 6.2km, turn right to Terry Hie Hie.
- Travel about 35km through Terry Hie Hie and take the left fork through the Berrygil portion of Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area. Travel 14km and turn left onto Allambie Road.
- Travel 6.5km to the park entrance. Waa Gorge carpark and picnic area is a further 1.5km
Road quality
- Allambie Road is dry weather access only and passes through private property, so please respect landholders by leaving gates as you find them and staying off wet roads.
- Check the weather before you set out as the road to Waa Gorge can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available at Waa Gorge picnic area.
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
Facilities
Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
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
- 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.