Budds Mare campground
The campsite is on the edge of the tablelands. The short walk to the lookout gives great views beyond the Apsley River, and there is also a walking track down to the river.
Getting there |
Closest point to drive and park is by 4wd roads only, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -30.98257, 151.96893 Access to the campsite is signposted via Moona Plains Road (found along Winterbourne Road) about 44km east of Walcha. |
General Information |
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You will need to walk a short distance from your car to the campsite – no caravans or camper trailers The campsite is on the edge of the tablelands. The short walk to the lookout gives great views beyond the Apsley River, and there is also a walking track down to the river. |
Bookings and contact information |
You are not able to book these campsites – first come basisFor more information contact the
Walcha Phone:02 6777 4700 |
Facilities | |
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Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available |
Showers No showers are provided on site |
Water No drinking water onsite – bring your own water |
Tables Picnic tables are provided on site |
Wood pit fire BBQ Wood fired Pit BBQ’s and wood are provided |
Electric or Gas BBQ Gas or electric BBQ’s are not provided |
Rubbish Bins No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you |
Campfires Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans |
There is nowhere to swim
Closest point to drive and park is by 4wd roads only, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -30.98257, 151.96893
Access to the campsite is signposted via Moona Plains Road (found along Winterbourne Road) about 44km east of Walcha. http://wild.tl/8w
Access to the campsite is signposted via Moona Plains Road (found along Winterbourne Road) about 44km east of Walcha. http://wild.tl/8w
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Oxley Wild Rivers National Park as at Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:29:41 +1100Closed areas: Wollomombi Walk is closed due to flood damage
Wollomombi Falls Walk is closed until repairs can be completed on a flood damaged bridge.
No pedestrian access is permitted. Affected lookouts include Eagle View Lookout, Wollomombi Lookout, and Chandler Falls Lookout.
All other walks and lookouts at Wollomombi Falls Picnic Area and Campground remain open.
Please contact Armidale NPWS for more information- 02 6738 9100 or [email protected]
Closed areas: Halls Peak Campground and Day Use Area – East Kunderang Homestead Closed due to Wet Weather and Hazardous Road Conditions along Raspberry Road.
Areas closed due to hazardous road conditions along Raspberry Road from recent widespread rain.
The following areas are closed from Thursday 10 October to 2pm Friday 18 October due to widespread rain:
- Halls Peak Camping and Day Use Area
- East Kunderang Homestead
Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office at Walcha on 02 67774700 or Armidale on 02 67389103.
Other planned events: Coachwood Road closed for remediation works
Coachwood Road between Kookaburra and Racecourse Trail is closed until further notice for remediation works following damage from recent weather events.
Please consider alternative roads, such as Hastings Forest Way and Kangaroo Flat Road during this time. Access to Carrai and Werrikimbe national parks remain open from Carrai Road and Racecourse Trail.
For more information, contact the NPWS Walcha office on 02 6777 4700 or Port Macquarie office on 02 6588 5555.
Here are all the campsites in this park.
New England Tablelands
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
New England Tablelands
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park