Sturt National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Sturt National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Broken Hill, take the Silver City Highway through Packsaddle, Milparinka and Tibooburra.
From Bourke, travel to Wanaaring and onto Tibooburra.
Roads to and within the park may be closed in poor weather - it's a good idea to check conditions before you set out and take plenty of petrol and supplies.
Park entry points
- Jump Up Loop Road access See on map
- Loop Road access See on map
Parking
- Dead Horse Gully campground See on map
- Mount Wood campground See on map
- Talpero lookout See on map
- Tibooburra Visitor Centre See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Sturt National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
A great time of year to visit when daytime temperatures are pleasant and night times not too chilly.
Spring
Depending on the rainfall the park's wildflowers, including the distinctive red Sturt Desert Pea will be on show throughout the park.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
22°C and 36°C
Highest recorded
47.6°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
-2.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August and September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
178.2mm
Facilities
Toilets Show more
- Dead Horse Gully campground
- Fort Grey campground
- Mount Wood campground
- Mount Wood Homestead
- Mount Wood Shearers Quarters
- Olive Downs campground
- Wells and Sturt’s tree walking track
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities Show more
Showers
Maps and downloads
Fees and passes
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.
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All Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (including Kosciuszko NP)
$190 (1 year) / $335 (2 years)
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Multi Parks Pass -
For all parks in NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$65 (1 year) / $115 (2 years)
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Country Parks Pass -
For all parks in Country NSW (except Kosciuszko)
$45 (1 year) / $75 (2 years)
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Single Country Park Pass -
For entry to a single park in country NSW (except Kosciuszko).
$22 (1 year) / $40 (2 years)
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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 Outback NSW region
Sturt National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.
Buy annual pass -
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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
Visitor centre
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Tibooburra Visitor Centre
51 Briscoe Street, Tibooburra NSW 2880 - Tibooburra Visitor Centre is always open but it's unstaffed (self service)
- 08 8091 3308
Nearby towns
Broken Hill (351 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.
Wilcannia (361 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.
Bourke (781 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.