Dead Horse Gully 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 large campground is set among the granite boulders surrounding Tibooburra. A signposted walking track starts at the the campsite and passes through granite outcrops, giving you a chance to see euros, red kangaroos and reptiles. After rain, you may also see Sturt's desert peas. Wood fires are not allowed here.
Getting there: The campground is just off the Silver City Highway.
Facilities: picnic tables, gas/electric barbecues, non-flush toilets
Water supply: This campground only has untreated water. Campsite is accessible by unsealed roads usually fine for 2wd vehicle in the dry, but may not be passable after rain
The campsite turn-off is 1km north of Tibooburra, on the western side of the Silver City Highway.
You can park a caravan, trailer, or a tent in this campground
This is a large campsite, with a water supply that would need treating to drink. There is a nice walk that guides you through the granite rock boulders.
You are not able to book these campsites - first come basis
REGION: > NSW > Sturt National Park
Silver City Hwy - W
Sturt National Park NSW 0
P: 08 80913308
GPS:-29.42576,142.01187
GPS:S29 25 32,E142 00 42
GPS:S29 25.5456,E142 00.7122
