Goulburn River National Park

Introducing Goulburn River National Park

You’ll spot wallabies and wallaroos dining on the grassy banks in amongst the oaks along this park’s namesake river. Keep an eye out for Aboriginal rock paintings on the Narrabeen sandstone outcrops, a favourite canvas used by Aborigines who travelled along here. And head to Mt Dangar for sweeping views over the Hunter Valley.

Go by 4WD along Big River Trail or canoe down the river, but you may get lodged on a rock if there hasn’t been heavy rain. The park is 35km southwest of Merriwa, and access is from the road running south to Wollar and Bylong; all roads in the park are dry-weather roads only.

There are several (free) camping options. Try White Box Camp, but Spring Gully and Big River Camp are right on the river. Mudgee NPWS (6372 7199; Shop 1, 160 Church St, Mudgee) and Mudgee visitor centre (1800 816 304, 02-6372 1020; www.mudgee-gulgong.org; 84 Market St, Mudgee; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 3.30pm Sat, 9.30am-2pm Sun) have information.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009