Goobang National Park
Park Protected park in New South Wales, varied bushland
Central New South Wales’ Goobang National Park protects box-cypress woodlands, granite outcrops, and walking tracks-popular for bushwalking, birdwatching, and dispersed camping near Parkes.
Goobang National Park is a protected area in central New South Wales that conserves mixed woodland, mallee and box-ironbark communities of the inland slopes. The park is valued for native vegetation remnants and native fauna typical of the region.
Visitors use the park for bushwalking, birdwatching, picnic stops and short day trips; tracks vary from formed roads to unsealed management tracks and there are basic visitor facilities. The landscape includes undulating hills, ridge lines and dry forest country rather than alpine or coastal environments.
The park was established to protect representative inland woodlands and provide public access to natural bushland. Management focuses on conservation of vegetation communities and visitor safety in a semi-arid setting.
Goobang National Park sits in central New South Wales on the inland side of the Great Dividing Range, roughly within driving distance of regional centres in the central west of NSW.
- Wildlife: The park protects remnants of native woodland and shrubland ecosystems typical of the central New South Wales inland, supporting kangaroos, wallabies and a range of birdlife.
How to Get to Goobang National Park #
Goobang NP is roughly 20 km north-east of Parkes and about 50 km from Dubbo. Access is by sealed and gravel roads - a car is required. Check NSW National Parks site for exact access roads and trailhead locations.
Tips for Visiting Goobang National Park #
- Check for flood warnings in heavy rain - creek crossings can become hazardous.
- Combine a visit with nearby regional towns like Parkes or Dubbo for supplies and accommodation.
- Some trails are multi-day and remote; register intentions with park authorities for longer trips.
Best Time to Visit Goobang National Park #
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant for walking and wildlife; summers can be hot and dry.
Weather & Climate near Goobang National Park #
Goobang National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (712 mm/year).
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain.
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February
February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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