Pronunciation: Cap–you–tar
Phone: (02) 6792 7300 National Parks and Wildlife Services Office (NPWS)
Discover Mt Kaputar- the attraction recently voted the number 1 natural wonder of NSW on the ABC radio. See article here.
For more information on some of the most popular attractions within Mt Kaputar National Park please click on the links below.
Between 17 and 21 Million years ago erupting volcanoes created the Nandewar Ranges and the magnificent Mt Kaputar National Park. The skeleton of these volcanoes now provide a picturesque background for the residents and visitors of Narrabri Shire and a magnificent attraction beckoning to be explored.
From the 1512m summit of Mt Kaputar, 52km east of Narrabri, you will be treated to panoramic views encompassing a staggering ten percent of NSW, weather permitting. Explore the rugged island of wilderness that is the Mt Kaputar National Park, an ancient volcanic footprint.
Rising spectacularly from surrounding flat agricultural plains, millions of years of erosion have forged this volcanic wilderness into the Nandewar Ranges you see today. Whether you’re a nature lover, photographer, bushwalker, camper or simply seeking a little solitude prepare to be spellbound by the grandeur of this landscape of lava terraces and volcanic plugs.
The National Park protects a wide variety of plant communities, including semi–arid woodlands, wet eucalypt forests and subalpine heaths. It's also home to a host of animal species, and provides a haven for many threatened species – including bats, birds, wallabies and quolls. Keep an eye out for our native pink slug (pictured right)! It often appears after rain, and is unique to Mt Kaputar National Park. For those with time to thoroughly explore the park, two camping areas with hot showers and electric barbecues are available as well as three well equipped cabins at Dawson’s Spring, which can be booked through the NPWS office. For more information on these cabins see the Accommodation section of this website.
Mt Kaputar has a range of walks to suit all tastes, from pleasant bush ramblings to strenuous climbs. A guide for the marked walking tracks is available from the Visitor Information Centre or NPWS office in Narrabri.
Note: Caravans and motorhomes are not allowed on the road to the Mt Kaputar summit due to its narrowness. For this reason caravanners are best to base themselves in Narrabri and make day trips into the Park.
Caravans are able to be towed to Sawn Rocks, though overnight stays are not permitted.
Getting there:
Mt Kaputar National Park is located 52kms East of Narrabri on the Kaputar Road, approximately 1 hours drive from town.
From the Visitor Information Centre, drive up Lloyd Street and turn right into Maitland Street, which is parallel to the Newell Highway where the Visitors Information Centre is located.
Drive through the CBD and continue out of town, passing the RSL Club on your right hand side.
Approximately 3kms past the RSL Club, turn left at the road signposted Airport and Mt Kaputar National Park.
Follow this road for approximately 52kms. This road will lead right to the summit of Mt Kaputar. Approximately 20kms of this road is unsealed.
The road is passable in wet weather, however extreme caution should be taken, as the road may be slippery and rough.
 Mt Kaputar National Park Information Leaflet
Explore Mt Kaputar National Park as part of the Top of the World Tour
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