Koonaburra National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Koonaburra National Park.
Getting there and parking
From Cobar:
- Head west out of Cobar along the Barrier Highway for 10km.
- Turn left onto The Wool Track, following it for 92km.
- Turn left at the Belarabon Road and Wool Track junction, continuing on The Wool Track for another 36km.
- Turn right at the sign for Koonaburra National Park onto an unnamed road, and follow the track 6km to the park entrance.
From Ivanhoe:
- Head north on the Cobar-Ivanhoe road, which becomes The Wool Track, for 95km.
- Turn left at the sign for Koonaburra National Park onto an unnamed road and follow the track 6km to the park entrance.
From Wilcannia:
- Head south east out of Wilcannia along the Barrier Highway for 176 km.
- Turn right onto Belarabon Road, following it for 58km.
- Continue onto The Wool Track, following it for another 36km.
- Turn right at the sign for Koonaburra National Park onto an unnamed road, and follow the track 6km to the park entrance.
Please check road conditions before you travel. Road access may be closed by the local Cobar Shire and Central Darling Shire councils, depending on weather conditions.
Parking
- Whispering Oaks campground and picnic area See on map
Road quality
Roads to Koonaburra National Park are closed during and after wet weather. Access is possible with 2WD vehicles in dry weather, though 4WD vehicles are recommended.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Koonaburra National Park. Here are some of the highlights:
Autumn
The heat of summer has passed and the cold of winter has yet to arrive.
Spring
A great time to visit the park and beat the summer heat. During wet weather periods, the park also has abundant bird life.
Winter
Offers opportunities for peaceful, cosy nights around the campfire. Be prepared for low overnight temperatures, with some nights below zero.
Facilities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Generators
Horses
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 Outback NSW region
Koonaburra National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Dubbo office
02 6841 7100
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 74 River Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830
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Email: npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Dubbo office
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Bathurst office
02 6332 7640
02 6332 7680 To contact the KARST Conservation Unit in this office.
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - Level 2, 203-209 Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
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Email: npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Bathurst office
Nearby towns
Cobar (143 km)
Cobar is a flourishing town built around the thriving mining and pastoral industries. Mining commenced here in the 1870s, and today, the town is an important source of copper, lead, silver, zinc and gold. Find out about Cobar's rich past at the Great Cobar Heritage Centre.
Wilcannia (276 km)
The small historic town of Wilcannia is located on the famous Darling River in the NSW outback. The nearby remote Mutawintji National Park offers a uniquely Australian experience, with its historic Aboriginal sites and captivating rugged desert terrain.