Pilliga National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Pilliga National Park.
Getting there and parking
Pilliga Forest is a diverse area, featuring a complex network of roads. It’s accessible via the Newell Highway – it’s a good idea to drop into the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre before heading out into the park.
Parking
- Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre See on map
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
For information about public transport options, visit the NSW country transport info website.
Best times to visit
Autumn
With ideal temperatures, autumn is a great time for bush walking, camping under the stars and following one of the many bird routes within the forest.
Spring
Spring is a beautiful time of year to visit, you can enjoy the abundant wildflowers and birds.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
You may experience a great range of temperatures on any day in the park. In summer it's generally hot in the daytime and temperatures often exceed 40C. In winter nights can be very cold, but you can enjoy clear sunny days. Rainfall is also highly variable, ranging from drought to prolonged wet periods, with the average annual rainfall around 600mm. Creeks may quickly become impassable after heavy rain.
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 35°C
Highest recorded
45°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 21°C
Lowest recorded
-6.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
June to September
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
Pilliga Forest is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre
02 6843 4011
Contact hours: 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. - 50-58 Wellington St, Baradine NSW 2396
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Email: pfdc@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre
Visitor centre
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Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre
50-58 Wellington St, Baradine NSW 2396 - 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6843 4011
Nearby towns
Narrabri (45 km)
Explore Pilliga Forest to see salt caves, native flora and fauna, and bore baths, or enjoy camping and bushwalking in Mt Kaputar National Park. Mt Kaputar's summit offers magnificent panoramic views, and there's excellent cabin accommodation within the park.
Coonabarabran (50 km)
Coonabarabran is the closest town to the craggy peaks and spires of the Warrumbungle Ranges. Warrumbungle National Park is popular for bushwalking, camping and encountering wildlife amid breathtaking scenery.