Take a walk among the Jump-Up landscape of Sturt National Park; striking flat-topped mesas that are the remains of an ancient mountain range.
As you walk, you'll have a good view of the surrounding plains, predominantly covered with mulga bushland; however you might be lucky enough to see a carpet of wildflowers following heavy rains. Further away, you'll be able to see the low-lying gibber plains.
Keep your eyes open for wallaroos, kangaroos, lizards and eagles as you walk and be sure to look out for rock engravings, middens and scarred trees along the way; evidence of the Wangkumara people's long connection to this ancient landscape.
There is a 4km loop if you'd like a slightly longer walk
Picnic facilities are available at Olive Downs campground
Check the weather before you travel to Sturt National Park as roads may be closed following rain
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.
Grade 5 (Difficult) - Walks for the Most Experienced: Grade 5 represents the most challenging walking tracks on the 
AWTGS. These are only recommended for very experienced and fit walkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep, and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20 kilometers. These challenging walks demand a high level of fitness and experience to navigate difficult terrain, significant elevation changes, and potentially unformed paths.
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 Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Sturt National Park.
Jump-Up walk starts at Olive Downs campground, located off the Jump-Up Loop Road, about 50km north of Tibooburra. Parking Parking is available at Olive Downs campground.
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Closest towns to this walk: Bourke, Broken Hill, Cobar, Menindee, Milparinka, Packsaddle, Tibooburra, Wanaaring, White Cliffs, Wilcannia
  
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