Split Rock walking track
Mutawintji National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Split Rock walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
6km return
Time
3 - 4hrs
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
Very experienced bushwalkers
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Split Rock walking track is in the northern area of Mutawintji National Park. Please contact the Broken Hill office for road conditions and recommended directions.
To get there from Broken Hill:
- Take the Silver City Highway towards Tibooburra and look for the Mutawintji National Park turnoff.
- Follow Mutawintji turn off until enter the park and continue to Old Coach road.
- Follow Old Coach road to the picnic area.
- The walk starts at the gate opposite the picnic area.
Road quality
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at the Old Coach picnic area.
Best times to visit
Split Rock walking track is best visited during autumn, winter and spring when daytime weather is pleasant. Summer in the outback can be very hot.
Facilities
- There aren’t any bins so you’ll need to take all rubbish away with you.
- No fuel or food is available at Mutawintji National Park.
- Drinkable bore water is available at the visitor centre, but it should be boiling before use.
Picnic tables
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Horses
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.
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
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Mutawintji Visitor Centre
51 Old Coach Road, Mutawintji, NSW 2880 - Mutawintji Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service).