Jump-Up walking track is a 2km, grade 5 circuit hike, located in the Sturt National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 2hrs to complete.

Hike Summary

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.

About the region

Sturt National Park in the Outback NSW region
Sturt National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Tibooburra Visitor Centre is always open, self-service.

Getting there

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.

Tips

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.