TURT National Park is tucked away in the north-
west of New South Wales. Within its 3500km^2 lie
flood plains, desert, jump-up country, gorges and
much more for those willing to explore. The park
also has significant Aboriginal sites that date
back 20,000 years, and pastoralism that dates
back well over 100 years.
Tibooburra, 332km north of Broken Hill,
provides a great base for a few days before you
explore the park. Here in town you can get fuel and groceries,
as well as advice on exploring the Sturt. In fact, most people
only call in to Tibooburra for an overnight stay when heading
further west.
On the search for inland sea, explorer Charles Sturt pushed
his way through Tibooburra back in 1845. A replica whaleboat
that Sturt and his men dragged into this area is mounted in
the town’s park alongside other historical gear, highlighting
how machinery has advanced over the years.
There are numerous tourist drives within Sturt National
Park, such as Gorge Loop Road, which starts 24km east of
Tibooburra. This 100km loop road explores Mount Woods and
the nearby pastoral museum.
Sunrise over
Tibooburra.The view from the
lookout on the
Jump-Up Loop Road.122 http://www.4X4australia.com.au
EXPLORE STURT NATIONAL PARK, NSW