Turon National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Turon National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Sydney:
- Drive to Richmond, then follow State Route 40 along Bells Line of Road, through to Lithgow.
- Turn right onto Great Western Highway, diverge right onto Castlereagh Highway and merge onto State Route 86, heading for Mudgee.
- At Capertree, drive 1km further west on Castlereagh Highway and turn left onto gravel road to Turon National Park.
- Alternatively, follow Great Western Highway up through Blue Mountains and head west to Lithgow, then Castlereagh Highway towards Mudgee, then turn left 1km past Capertee to Turon National Park.
Park entry points
- Lochabar Road access See on map
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Turon National Park is not accessible by public transport.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Turon National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The cooler days make it a good time to enjoy the more active adventures in the park – such as remote bushwalking or mountain biking. Or take a tour from the comfort of your 4WD.
Spring
Thanks to bird migrations in the area, this is a fantastic time for keen birdwatchers to visit and see many interesting species. The mild weather also makes it a perfect time for camping with the kids.
Summer
Enjoy camping in the summer and cool off by paddling, swimming, fishing or canoeing on the river when the days are hot.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
7°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
25.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
-1°C and 10°C
Lowest recorded
-0.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
April
Driest month
January
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
135mm
Facilities
Maps and downloads
Contact
- in the Sydney and surrounds region
Turon National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Oberon office
02 6336 6200
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. - 38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787
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Email: npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Oberon office
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Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
02 4787 8877
Contact hours: 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. - 270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
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Email: bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
Nearby towns
Lithgow (45 km)
Hassans Walls Lookout, near Lithgow, is the highest in the Blue Mountains. Admire Mt Wilson, Mt York, Mt Tarana and Mt Blaxland as well as the pretty Hartley Valley below. To the south are the Kanimbla and Megalong valley and Mt Bindo. While there, go for a walk or ride around the lookout.
Sydney City Centre (185 km)
No trip to Sydney is complete without spending some time in the city’s beautiful parks. Whether it’s in central areas like Hyde Park or the Royal Botanic Gardens or further out in Centennial Parklands, there’s plenty of green space to go out and enjoy.