CULGOA NATIONAL PARK

The landscape of the Culgoa National Park is iconic, full of scenic views, outback colours of ochre, brown and yellow, First Nations history and the legacies of pastoralists who settled and worked the land, more than 100 years ago .

You’ll find majestic river red gums, wide grassy floodplains awash with wildflowers in spring after the rain, and the largest stand of Coolabah woodland in NSW – the tree made famous by Waltzing Matilda.

Home to more than 100 species of Australian Birdlife, the park is a perfect place for “twitchers” to check off some famous Australian birds including emus, kookaburras, kingfishers, kites, eagles, spoonbills, bee-eaters, kestrels, falcons, cockatoos, galahs, cockatiels, many varieties of parrots and budgies, bowerbirds and even the mysterious Australian Bustard!

There’s also a number of enjoyable day walks through the stunning landscape, catering to all experience and fitness levels, including:

• Culgoa Connellys Track
• Yuwura Yarun
• Mirri Mirru Yurun

The Culgoa River campground is an ideal resting place for well-equipped, independent travellers, with picnic tables, bathrooms and several short walks close by. There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. Bookings can be made online by visiting https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/culgoa-river-campground