Kings Plains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Kings Plains National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Glen Innes:
- Follow the signs from Glen Innes (off Gwydir Highway west of town).
- Following the signs, turn right onto Kings Plain Road. The final 25km of road is unsealed.
Park entry points
- Ironbark Drive See on map
Parking
- Kings Plains Creek campground See on map
- Kings Plains Creek walking track See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information
By public transport
Kings Plains National Park is not accessible by public transport.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Kings Plains National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Pleasant days make for great walking conditions around the park.
Spring
Wildflowers come into bloom across the park and attract many bird species, making this a great time for birdwatching.
Summer
It can get very hot at this time of year, so the shaded campsites beside the creek are great for escaping the heat.
Winter
Now's the perfect time to relax by a cosy campfire in the beautiful natural surroundings the park has to offer.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 32°C
Highest recorded
41.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
–6.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
June
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
160mm
Facilities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
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.
Contact
- in the Country NSW region
Kings Plains National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Glen Innes office
02 6739 0700
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
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Email: npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Glen Innes office
Nearby towns
Inverell (45 km)
Go fossicking for sapphires and other gems at several places around the city. Grab a map of local fossicking sites from the visitor information centre and try your luck.
Glen Innes (49 km)
Set in the most prolific sapphire region of Country NSW, Glen Innes hosts the annual Minerama Fossicking and Gem Show and the annual Australian Celtic Festival, and is home to the Australian Standing Stones.
Guyra (109 km)
Fishing in one of Guyra's numerous and beautiful streams is a great way to relax and get back to nature. You might land a big trout, too! If you're looking for more active pursuits, you're within easy reach of a number of scenic national parks, where rock climbing, kayaking horseriding and bushwalking are just some of your options.