Kaputar Plateau walk is a 8km, grade 3 Circuit hike located in the Mount Kaputar National Park, NSW. The hike should take approximately 3hrs to complete.

Summary

Kaputar Plateau walk is a magnificent and varied 8km walking track set deep in the heart of Mount Kaputar National Park. It’s a great walk for budding bushwalkers and avid birdwatchers keen to enjoy the wide open spaces and dramatic mountain ranges of North West NSW, near Narrabri.
Enjoy a taste of early Australian pioneer history whilst walking along the original ‘pioneer’s track’ from Coryah Gap to Dawsons Spring.
Venture through a range of landscapes and vegetation before arriving at Euglah Rock with spectacular scenic views of Camels Hump and Mount Coryah. Experienced rock climbers can test themselves on nearby cliffs while mountain bikers can ride this moderately difficult trail.

About the Region

Mount Kaputar National Park in the Country NSW region
Mount Kaputar National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

Getting There

Kaputar Plateau walk is in Kaputar precinct within Mount Kaputar National Park. To get there:From Narrabri take Old Gunnedah Road southAfter about 2.5km turn left onto Kaputar RoadFollow Kaputar Road for 27km to Mount Kaputar National Park entranceBark Hut turn-off is 14km on the rightRocky Plateau trail trackhead is 2km beyond Bark Hut on the rightWith 2 cars you can leave one at Bark Hut and the other at the start of Rocky Plateau Fire Trail, you can then enjoy the 6km down hill walk between the trailhead to Bark Hut. Otherwise it’s 2km up the main road back to your starting point. Parking Parking is available at the Rocky Plateau trail trackhead.

Tips

The road from the park entrance is steep and a single lane. Caravans are not permitted.
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching
The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you’re well-prepared for your visit.
There is limited mobile reception in this park

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.