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Mutawintji Historic Site

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All the practical information you need to know about Mutawintji Historic Site.

Getting there and parking

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    You can only enter this park if you have a booking with an accredited commercial tour operator. 

    From Broken Hill:

    • Take Silver City Highway towards Tibooburra and look for the Mutawintji National Park turnoff on your right

    or

    • Take Barrier Highway 75km from Broken Hill, look for the Mutawintji National Park turnoff on your left, turn onto the dirt road and then onto Mutawintji National Park.

    From Tibooburra:

    • Take Silver City Highway towards Broken Hill and look for the Mutawintji National Park turnoff on your left

    Park entry points

    By bike

    Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.

    By public transport

    Mutawintji Historic Site and Mutawintji National Park are not accessible via public transport.

    Best times to visit

    Autumn

    Autumn offers ideal weather for a visit to Mutawintji Historic Site.

    Spring

    The most popular time to visit Mutawintji National Park is during spring as daytime weather is pleasant and the nights are not yet too cold.

    Weather, temperature and rainfall

    Summer temperature

    Average

    30°C and 35°C

    Highest recorded

    48.6°C

    Winter temperature

    Average

    17°C and 21°C

    Lowest recorded

    -3.3°C

    Rainfall

    Wettest month

    January

    Driest month

    September

    The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

    140.2mm in one day

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    Safety messages

    However you discover NSW national parks and reserves, we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our park and reserve systems contrast greatly so you need to be aware of the risks and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

    Mobile safety

    Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

    Outback safety

    Safety is of high priority in outback areas. In summer, temperatures can reach up to 50°C in some places. Food, water and fuel supplies can be scarce. Before you head off, check for road closures and use our contacts to stay safe in the outback.

    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.

    Mutawintji Historic Site

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