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Cuttaburra National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Cuttaburra National Park.

Getting there and parking

Cuttaburra National Park is located around 3.5km off Burrawantie Road, around 155 km northwest of Bourke and 100 km southeast of Hungerford.

From Bourke:

Access is via unsealed roads and road conditions may vary. Please check local conditions and road closures with Bourke Shire Council.

Via Yantabulla:

  • From North Bourke travel northwest on The Dowling Track (Hungerford Rd) (MR404) towards Hungerford.
  • At Fords Bridge continue straight ahead on the Dowling Track to Yantabulla (MR404).
  • After Yantabulla turn right onto Burrawantie Road (RLR27).
  • Once you enter Cuttaburra National Park the campground turn-off is 1.9 km on the left.

Via Ellavale:

  • From North Bourke travel northwest on The Dowling Track (Hungerford Rd) (MR404) towards Hungerford.
  • At Fords Bridge turn right onto Ellavale Road (RLR-24).
  • After 32 km the road turns left and becomes Mascot Road (RLR-26).
  • Once you enter Cuttaburra National Park turn right at the T-Junction of Burrawantie Road (RLR27).
  • The campground turn-off is 1.8 km on the left.

Via Enngonia:

  • From Bourke travel north on the Mitchell Highway (B71) towards Cunnamulla for 91km.
  • At Enngonia turn left onto McCabe Street.
  • After 260m McCabe St become Burrawantie Road (RLR27).
  • Travel along Burrawantie Road for 30km. Once you enter Cuttaburra. National Park the campground turn-off is 17km on the right.

Parking

Road quality

Access is via unsealed roads and condition may vary. Roads are closed when wet. Please check local conditions and road closures with Bourke Shire Council.

Vehicle access

  • All roads require 4WD vehicle

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Cuttaburra National Park. Here are some of the highlights:

Autumn

Autumn is still a lovely time to visit as the daytime temperatures start to drop.

Spring

After rain the landscape can come alive with blankets of wildflowers. While every colour is represented, yellow is certainly dominant with sprawling bloodwoods, vivid mulga and senna bushes out in flowers.

Winter

Winter is one of the best times to visit with milder days and chilly nights. The skies are clear, the stars are amazing and the flowering yapunyah provides a splash of colour.

Facilities

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Please be aware unsealed roads may become impassable, even with light rainfall. After rain, affected unsealed roads within the park and Bourke Shire will close. Be prepared to leave early if rain is forecast or wait until roads reopen. Do not drive on closed roads.

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

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.

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

What's permitted

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Camping


Drones

Generators

What's prohibited

Hunting in NSW National Parks is an illegal activity and is a fineable offence.

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.

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