Sturt National Park

Sturt National Park is a vast and fascinating landscape in outback New South Wales. The park offers a glimpse into the ancient history of the region and the lives of the Indigenous people who lived here for thousands of years. Visitors can explore the park’s walking trails and roads, which lead through a variety of environments, from flood plains to rocky gorges, mesas, granite outcrops, gibber plains, and sandhills of the Strzelecki Desert.

One of the park’s highlights is the Mount Wood area, where you can find the Gorge Lookout and the Mount Wood camping ground. Another must-visit spot is Dead Horse Gully camping ground, located in the Olive Downs or “Jump Up” country, which offers stunning views of the park’s mesas and valleys.

If you’re feeling adventurous and have a 4WD vehicle, you can head further west to explore the Strzelecki Desert and visit the remote and popular tourist destination of Cameron Corner. Here, you can stand at the point where the states of New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland meet.

Lastly, don’t miss the chance to visit Fort Grey, a historic site and the park’s fourth camping ground. This stockade was built to protect Charles Sturt’s supplies during his exploration of the area in search of an inland sea. The fort overlooks the ephemeral Lake Pinaroo, which is a Ramsar-listed site and an important breeding and drought refuge for waterbirds.

Sturt National Park is an unforgettable destination that offers a unique insight into the region’s natural and cultural heritage.