Where

Toorale State Conservation Area, Toorale National Park in Outback NSW

Accessibility

Easy

Distance

1km return

Time suggested

30min

Grade

Grade 2

Opening times

Dry weather only.

What to
bring

Hat, sunscreen, snacks, drinking water, suitable clothing, binoculars

Please note

• Please respect the wishes of the Kurnu-Baakandji People by protecting the natural and cultural features of the park.
• This walk is in a remote location. Weather can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you’re well-prepared for your visit.
• You can pick up maps and brochures from the Bourke NPWS office or Bourke Visitor Information Centre.

Take a stroll through the vast Warrego Floodplain of Outback NSW on this short, accessible walk. Starting from Warrego Floodplain picnic area (Wariku Pulka), the wide dirt track passes through an avenue of shady coolibah trees to the sheltered Warrego Floodplain lookout.

The lookout is a great spot to take in views across the expansive floodplain. It’s best to time your visit for March to October, when temperatures are cooler and summer rainfall has made the landscape come alive with wildflowers, and waterbirds flock to the floodplain.

Birdwatchers and keen photographers will enjoy spotting brolgas, bustards, cormorants, pelicans and spoonbills. As you wander along the track, keep an eye out for sand goannas, kangaroos, emus and shingleback lizards (known locally as bogeyes). Don’t be deceived by the flat landscape – sand ridges and clay depressions are home to an array of native plants and animals.

After your walk, enjoy lunch at the picnic area then head to Toorale Homestead precinct (Yarramarra), or explore the park further along Warrego Floodplain Drive (Wampa-wampa Wariku Pulka).

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Visitor info

Maps and downloads