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Euglah Rock walking track

Mount Kaputar National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Euglah Rock walking track.

Track grading

Grade 2

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Features of this track

Distance

0.65km return

Time

15 - 30min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Steps

No steps

Gradient

Gentle hills: This walk is a short, stroll downhill from the Bark Hut campground. It can be moderately steep in some sections. 

Quality of path

Formed track: The walk is 1.2m-wide and sealed bitumen with sections that are wood boardwalk. There are 2 pedestrian bridges towards the start of the walk.

Other barriers

Other barriers: There are around 30 raised wooden water bars throughout the walk for drainage.

Getting there and parking

Euglah Rock walking track is in the Kaputar Plateau precinct of Mount Kaputar National Park. To get there from Narrabri:

  • Take Old Gunnedah Road south and then, after about 2.5km, turn left onto Kaputar Road.
  • Follow Kaputar Road for 27km to the entrance of Mount Kaputar National Park. The road from the park entrance is a steep, single lane road and caravans are not permitted.
  • Take the Bark Hut turn-off, 14km along on the right.
  • The walking track starts from the bottom of the campground

Parking

Parking is available in 2 small bitumen carparks at Bark Hut campground where this walk begins. One of the carparks has an accessible parking space.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mount Kaputar National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

This is one of the best times of year to visit the park, with ideal temperatures for bush walking, cycling and camping.

Spring

A beautiful time of year to enjoy the abundant wildflowers and birds.

Summer

Escape the heat of the plains by heading up into the park.

Winter

Experience the mist surrounding the high plateau area and enjoy the beauty of the occasional blanketing of snow. Be prepared for the temperatures about 10°C cooler than in the nearby town of Narrabri.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

21°C and 35°C

Highest recorded

43.4°C

Winter temperature

Average

7°C and 18°C

Lowest recorded

-5.6°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

January

Driest month

August

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

188mm

Facilities

Toilets and picnic facilities are available at Bark Hut campground where this walk begins.

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Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Euglah Rock walking track is a 1.2m-wide sealed bitumen path with sections of wood boardwalk and 2 pedestrian bridges.

Assistance may be required in the following areas:

  • The walk can be moderately steep in some sections
  • Although the walk is step-free, there are around 30 raised wooden bars along the track for drainage.

There is an accessible parking space at Bark Hut campground where this walk begins.

The nearest toilets are at the campground, but they're not accessible or ambulant.

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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