MUST READ: You are strongly encouraged to read the following articles prepared by the knowledge experts at ExplorOz for your safety and preparation before undertaking any published ExplorOz Trek -
Outback Safety,
Outback Driving Tips,
Outback Communications, and
Vehicle Setup for the Outback.
TIP | Please refer to Road Reports published by the local shire and/or main roads for the area you intend to visit. Road/Track conditions can change significantly after weather events. Travellers must be responsible for their own research on current conditions and track suitability. |
Permits
Camping permits from NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services.
Dunns Swamp - Camping NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services (Mudgee office) Phone: (02) 6372 7199
Newnes - Camping NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services
(Blackheath office) Phone: (02) 4787 8877
Access to Wollemi National Park is currently free of charge. Backpack camping is permitted throughout the park. Bookings and permits for backpack camping are not required.
Fuel Usage
| Diesel | ULP | LPG |
|---|
| 4cyl 25 litres | 4cyl 29 litres | 4cyl 36 litres |
| 6cyl 27 litres | 6cyl 32 litres | 6cyl 31 litres |
| 8cyl 27 litres | 8cyl 29 litres | |
Usage is averaged from recorded data (* specific to this trek) and calculated based on trek distance.
Best Time To Visit
This trek can be undertaken all year round, however it would be best to avoid the area if wet.
Closest Climatic Station
Richmond Raaf
Distance from Trek Mid Point 32.55km SE
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|
| Mean Max. °C | 30.0 | 29.1 | 26.8 | 23.9 | 20.6 | 17.9 | 17.4 | 19.7 | 22.7 | 25.0 | 26.7 | 28.5 |
| Mean Min. °C | 17.6 | 17.7 | 15.6 | 11.4 | 7.6 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 8.0 | 11.0 | 14.1 | 16.0 |
| Mean Rain mm | 78.5 | 125.8 | 74.2 | 48.9 | 51.2 | 48.9 | 31.2 | 30.7 | 49.7 | 52.8 | 83.5 | 61.6 |
Best time to travel Ok time to travel Travel NOT recommended