Yapa (Mulgowan) Aboriginal art site walking track
Gundabooka National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Yapa (Mulgowan) Aboriginal art site walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.4km return
Time
45min - 1hr 15min
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Very steep and difficult
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
On entering Gundabooka National Park from Kidman Way, 49km south of Bourke or 112km north of Cobar, drive along Ben Lomond Road for approximately 7.5km to the Mulgowan Heritage Site entrance on the left. Turn off, then drive for about 16km to the Mulgowan Heritage Site carpark.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Mulgowan (Yappa) Aboriginal Art site can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available at Mulgowan Heritage Site.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Gundabooka National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
It's a great time to visit the park with the weather being a bit cooler, and after summer rain, the park may be looking a little greener than usual.
Spring
Join in on a Discovery tour to find out more about the park, the amazing landscape and the animals who live here.
Winter
Crisp clear days await you, it's perfect weather for walking and if you don't feel like camping out, you can book into the comfort of Redbank Homestead.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 33°C
Highest recorded
47°C
Winter temperature
Average
6°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-2.5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January and February
Driest month
June
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
108.8mm
Facilities
Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Maps and downloads
Operated by
- Bourke office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6830 0200
- npws.bourke@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 51-53 Oxley Street, Bourke NSW 2840
Park info
- in Gundabooka National Park in the Outback NSW region
Gundabooka National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.