Mount Kaputar National Park

One of my favourite places is Mount Kaputar National Park. It located near Narrabri in north west NSW.

The road up the mountain is a mix of unsealed and sealed roads. Many points along the route are narrow and you may need to pullover to let another vehicle pass. Once you enter the National Park to go up the mountain it is not suitable for caravans but okay for camper trailers. Sawn Rocks around the other side of the Park I think is suitable for caravans.

Mount Kaputar makes a great day trip, a weekend away or a week long camping trip. There is 2 cabins and if your like me, you want to get the tent or camper trailer out. There is 2 large campsites and both have hot showers and flushing toilets. There is plenty of room to set up camp while still retaining some privacy with your neighbours.

The kangaroos are really smart up there so make sure you don’t leave anything open particularly where there is food. They will find it.

If you are only heading up for the day, take a picnic as there are heaps of picnic tables. There is also a number of free barbecues to chuck a sausage or steak on.

There is numerous walks from short 15 minutes ones to all day hikes and they suitable all fitness levels. There is also an overnight hike for the really keen people. Many of the walks link together to make longer walks. One of my favourites is the Lindsay Tops walk and in the past my family and I have used our kites up there.

The weather at the top gets really cold in winter. Sometimes the day time temperatures doesn’t get much higher than 5oC. That gives you an idea of how cold the winter nights can be. Just take lots of sleeping bags and wood for the fire. Summer temperatures are beautiful and usually 8oC to 10oC lower than the surrounding areas.

Why not put a trip to Mount Kaputar on your list?

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/mount-kaputar-national-park