Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park.
Getting there and parking
The drive to Narriaerra Caryapundy Swamp National Park takes around 1hr from Tibooburra, 5hrs from Broken Hill and around 6hrs from Bourke.
From Tibooburra:
- Travel 26km east of Tibooburra along Tibooburra Road, to where it becomes Narriearra Road.
- Continue travelling straight onto Narriearra Road, and drive for another 19km. You'll pass through 2 gates to enter the park.
- Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct is the first area you’ll reach after entering the park. It's 10km into the park, past the second gate and park entrance sign.
From Broken Hill:
- Take the Silver City Highway through Packsaddle to Tibooburra.
- Turn right onto Tibooburra Road and head towards Wanaaring for 26km, to where Tibooburra Road becomes Narriearra Road.
- Continue travelling straight onto Narriearra Road, and drive for another 19km. You'll pass through 2 gates to enter the park.
- Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct is the first area you’ll reach after entering the park. It's10km into the park, past the second gate and park entrance sign.
From Bourke:
- Travel to Wanaaring and onto The Cut Line towards Tibooburra.
- Turn right onto Narriearra Road and follow the signs to the park. You'll pass through 2 gates to enter the park.
- Whittabrinnah Hotel precinct is the first area you’ll reach after entering the park. It's10km into the park, past the second gate and park entrance sign.
Parking
- Caryapundy lookout campground See on map
- Whittabrinnah heritage walk See on map
Road quality
The roads from Tibooburra or Bourke and the roads within this park are unsealed gravel roads that may be closed in poor weather. It's a good idea to check conditions before you set out and take plenty of water, petrol and supplies.
- Unsealed roads
Parking
Parking is available.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park:
Autumn
This is a good time of year to visit. Daytime temperatures are pleasant and the nights are not too chilly.
Spring
In spring cassias, wattles, fan flowers and other desert wildflowers bloom and fill the park with vibrant colour. Note that if you visit within 1 to 3 months after good rainfall, roads may only be open to 4WD vehicles, and some roads in the northern part of the park may not be open at all.
Facilities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Camping
Generators
Please be considerate of others and don't run your generator all night in the campground.
Prohibited
This park contains significant natural and cultural heritage sites. To protect these, please stay on public roads, take care of these precious areas and don't disturb or remove any objects.
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Fishing
Gathering firewood
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
- Narriearra Caryapundy Swamp National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, road closures or fire danger.
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Tibooburra Visitor Centre
08 8091 3308
Contact hours: Tibooburra Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service) - 51 Briscoe Street, Tibooburra NSW 2880
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Email: npws.westdarling@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Tibooburra Visitor Centre
Nearby towns
Tibooburra (45 km)
Tibooburra is the most remote town in Outback NSW. It's also the gateway to Sturt National Park, where you can camp out under the stars. Features of the park include rolling red sand dunes, flat-topped mesa, eagles, corellas and kangaroos.
Broken Hill (377 km)
About 10 km from Broken Hill, in the middle of the Living Desert Reserve, is Sundown Hill, the site of the Living Desert Sculptures. Follow the easy walking trail that takes you past these beautiful sandstone sculptures, even more striking in this desert setting.
Bourke (418 km)
Around 50km north of Gundabooka National Park is the town of Bourke. Considered the "Gateway to the real outback", Bourke is home to around 3,000 people and has a range of places to eat, garages and services, and plenty of things to do.