Whittabrinnah heritage walk
Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Whittabrinnah heritage walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.5km loop
Time
30min
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Steps
No steps
Gradient
Flat: The walk is mostly flat with some gentle hills.
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1.5m-wide and hard-packed ground along most of its length.
Other barriers
Other barriers: The walk crosses an ephemeral creek where the ground is soft sand with steep edges, tree roots, rocks and other trip hazards.
Getting there and parking
Whittabrinnah heritage walk is in the Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct of Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park. To get there from Tibooburra:
- Travel 26km east of Tibooburra along Tibooburra Road, to where it becomes Narriearra Road.
- Continue travelling straight onto Narriearra Road, and drive for another 19km. You'll pass through 2 gates to enter the park.
- Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct is the first area you’ll reach after entering the park. It's 10km into the park, past the second gate and park entrance sign.
Tibooburra is the closest town, 45km west of the park. Broken Hill is 377km to the south west.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark, a short distance from the start of the walk.
Facilities
The closest non-flush toilets are located at Caryapundy lookout, around 30 minutes drive from the carpark.
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Whittabrinnah heritage walk is a 1.5m-wide hard-packed ground track that's mainly flat with some gentle hills. Most of the track is accessible with assistance.
There's a point where the track crosses an ephemeral creek with soft sand, steep edges, tree roots, rocks and other trip hazards. People with reduced mobility may need assistance in this part of the walk. The crossing is not accessible for wheelchairs, prams or mobility scooters.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
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
- Tibooburra Visitor Centre
- Tibooburra Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service)
- 08 8091 3308
- npws.westdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 51 Briscoe Street, Tibooburra NSW 2880
Park info
- in Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park in the Outback NSW region
- Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, road closures or fire danger.