Western Ridge walking track
Mutawintji National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Western Ridge walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
6km loop
Time
2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min
Quality of markings
No directional signage
Experience required
Experienced bushwalkers
Gradient
Very steep and difficult
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
On entering Mutawintji National Park, Western Ridge walking track starts near Homestead Creek campground.
Parking
Parking is available at Homestead Creek campground.
Best times to visit
Mutawintji National Park is best visited during spring. Daytime weather is pleasant and the nights are not yet too cold.
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
Facilities
Toilets and picnic facilities are located at the Homestead Creek campground.
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
- 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).