The Governor lookout walking track
Mount Kaputar National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about The Governor lookout walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.45km return
Time
15 - 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
No steps
Quality of path
Formed track: The walk is a 1.2m-wide bitumen seal track. As it reaches the lookout, there's a short, wooden boardwalk.
Other barriers
Other barriers: There are raised wooden water bars along the track for drainage.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
The Governor lookout walking track is in the Kaputar plateau precinct of 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.
- From the park entrance drive for 17km to the turn-off for The Governor lookout walking track, on your left. This is a steep, single lane road (not suitable for caravans).
Parking
Parking is available at the start of the walk, including one designated disabled spot.
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
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
The Governor lookout walking track is a 1.2m-wide bitumen seal track that becomes a wheelchair-accessible wood boardwalk as it reaches the lookout platform.
Some assistance may be required in wet or icy weather and over the water bars that lie along the track for drainage.
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.