Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Mudgee:
- Head north on Church Street
- Continue onto Ulan Road for 9km
- Turn right onto Wollar Road and follow for 26km
- Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve occupies both sides of the road
Park entry points
- Wollar Road Northern access See on map
- Wollar Road Southern access See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve is not accessible by public transport.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
The heathland begins flowering in late winter and it really starts to hit its stride in early spring. This makes it a particularly great time for camping, birdwatching and hiking.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 30°C
Highest recorded
43°C
Winter temperature
Average
3°C and 16°C
Lowest recorded
-7.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
134.3mm
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
Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Mudgee office
02 6370 9000
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm. - 27 Inglis Street, Mudgee NSW 2850
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Email: npws.mudgee@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Mudgee office
Nearby towns
Mudgee (30 km)
Set in the Cudgegong River valley in Central West NSW, Mudgee is a charming historic town and a popular destination for wine enthusiasts keen to sample its award-winning reds and whites. From its many wineries and national parks to markets, festivals and activities for the kids, Mudgee has much to offer.
Gulgong (58 km)
Founded in the heady days of the Australian gold rush, Gulgong has approximately 130 buildings with National Trust classification. Take a self-guided walking tour of the town's historic sites.
Merriwa (113 km)
Merriwa is a unique and friendly rural town nestled in the Upper Hunter Valley. Situated on the Golden Highway, Merriwa is the ideal place for a stopover, as it is centrally located. In just two hours you can reach Mudgee, Dubbo, Newcastle and Tamworth.