Olive Downs Campground - Sturt National Park NSW
An enormous arid landscape of space and solitude. The rolling red-sand dunes of the Strzelecki Desert ripple through the western section, graduating past surprising wetlands surrounded by white sands. Flat-topped 'mesas' and fantastic views characterise the central jump-up country. Remnant gidgee woodland, the catchment system of the ephemeral Twelve-Mile Creek, and gibber and grass-covered plains dominate the east, while 450-million-year-old granite tors surrounding Tibooburra form part of the southern boundary of the park.
Enjoy the self-guided loop drives accessible by 2WD or go 4WD trekking along the Middle Road, passing through uniquely diverse landscapes with lookouts along the way providing magnificent views. Explore the walks at Fort Grey, Olive Downs, Dead Horse Gully and to the summit of Mt Wood -most are easy to moderate and allow for a short loop walk of 1-3 hours. The four 2WD-accessible campsites are equipped with free gas barbecues and toilets and are suitable for caravans, but bring your own water and please respect the 'no wood-fire' policy. Mt Wood Historic Homestead and shearers' quarters provide accommodation; both have excellent facilities (call for details). The best time to visit the park is between April and October. The temperature sizzles to well above 40°C in summer, but winter nights can drop to below zero.
Access 335 km north of Broken Hill along the partly sealed Silver City Highway and 400 km west of Bourke (unsealed). Check the conditions after rain as roads may be closed. Vehicle entry fee applies.
Tibooburra Visitor Centre, phone 08 8091 3308
Dead Horse Gully Camping Ground. Ikm Tibooburra. Fantastic. Pit toilets, gas BBQ. Peaceful, spread out, rocky outcrops. Showers back in Tib. This campground is set amongst mulga trees on top of the 'Jump-Up' Range. A walking track starts at the campground and leads you through the Jump-Up landscape. You may see various species of kangaroos, lots of birds and reptiles, and some relics from the park's pastoral history. Wood fires are prohibited.
Getting there: The campground is on the Jump Up Loop Road, off Silver City Highway.
Facilities: picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues, non-flush toilets
Water supply: This campground only has untreated water.
Bookings: No bookings are required - camping is on a first come, first served basis Campsite is accessible by unsealed roads usually fine for 2wd vehicle in the dry, but may not be passable after rain
The campsite is beside Jump Up Loop Road, on the western side of the Silver City Highway, north of Tibooburra.
You can park a caravan, trailer, or a tent in this campground
There are walks that take you along the Jump-Up ridge walk. The water supply needs treatment before drinking.
You are not able to book these campsites - first come basis
REGION: > NSW > Sturt National Park
Jump Up Loop Rd - W
Sturt National Park NSW 0
P: 08 80913308
GPS:-29.0601,141.8651
GPS:S29 03 36,E141 51 54
GPS:S29 03.606,E141 51.906
