Mallee Cliffs National Park
Park Remote New South Wales park featuring red river cliffs
Mallee Cliffs National Park in far-western New South Wales preserves red river cliffs and mallee shrubland; visitors come for remote bushwalking, birdwatching-particularly mallee specialists-and four-wheel-drive access to isolated viewpoints.
How to Get to Mallee Cliffs National Park #
The park is accessed from the Sturt Highway and local tracks near Pooncarie; the nearest larger service centre is Mildura (approximately 2-3 hours’ drive depending on route). Many access tracks are unsealed-check New South Wales National Parks & Wildlife Service updates before attempting to enter, and use a high‑clearance vehicle.
Tips for Visiting Mallee Cliffs National Park #
- 4WD is strongly recommended; many park accesses are unsealed and can become impassable after rain.
- Fuel and services are scarce-fill up in Pooncarie or Mildura before heading west.
- Bring binoculars for waterbirds on the Warrego and Darling systems and a copy of local park notes from NPWS for access and safety alerts.
Best Time to Visit Mallee Cliffs National Park #
Spring and autumn generally provide the most comfortable conditions; summer can be very hot and remote tracks can be hazardous after heavy rains.
Weather & Climate near Mallee Cliffs National Park #
Mallee Cliffs National Park's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.
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April
April is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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