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.
Mallee Cliffs National Park at a Glance#
Address: Mallee Cliffs National Park, New South Wales (near the town of Pooncarie)
Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/parks/mallee-cliffs-national-park
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 17° - 33° | 25° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 17° - 33° | 25° | 24 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 14° - 30° | 22° | 18 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 10° - 25° | 18° | 22 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 28 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 5° - 16° | 11° | 24 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 4° - 16° | 8° | 25 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 27 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 21° | 14° | 28 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 10° - 25° | 17° | 29 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 13° - 29° | 21° | 26 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 15° - 32° | 23° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |