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Towarri National Park - NSW

Washpools Picnic Area

Washpools Picnic Area Entrance

Washpools Picnic Area Creek

Washpools Camping Area

Washpools Picnic Area

Washpools Camping Area

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Position

DEG: -31.84767 150.755753

DMS: 31º 50' 51.61" S 150º 45' 20.71" E

UTM: 56 J 6474254mN 287645mE

Altitude: 862.13m

Place Type

Reserves - National Parks,Reserves

Location

227.27kms North of Sydney - Driving 297 km (3 hours 48 mins)
532.49kms SouthWest of Brisbane - Driving 704 km (8 hours 28 mins)

Address & Contact

Towarri National Park
New South Wales

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Information

Sandstone outcrops and scenic outlooks feature in a rugged landscape of former grazing properties harbouring rainforest, snow gums and large grass tree stands.
There are no defined paths, but steep hills and spectacular summit views offer a rewarding challenge for experienced bushwalkers.The Wash pool's picnic area has wheelchair access and is a great place to bring the family; note, however, that the Washpool's camping area is not wheelchair-accessible.
Access 25 km north-west of Scone via Middlebrook Road (unsealed) and off Cressfield Road. The Washpool's camping area is accessed across Middlebrook Creek.
Scone, phone 6540 2300 Nelson Bay, phone 4984 8200

PlaceID	64383

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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Murrurundi Gap at 18/04:00pm EST

Distance from Towarri National Park 12.32km N

Temperature	Feels Like	Rel. Humidity	Dew Point	Pressure	Rainfall	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Gusts
19.6°C	15.0°C	35%	3.7°C	1020.7hPa	0.0mm	WNW	17km/hr 9knots	22km/hr 12knots

Closest Climatic Station

Murrurundi Post Office

Distance from Towarri National Park 11.92km NE

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mean Max. °C	30.7	29.7	27.7	23.7	19.2	15.8	15.1	16.9	20.7	24.1	27.3	29.7
Mean Min. °C	15.2	15.0	12.6	8.5	5.1	3.2	2.0	2.5	4.9	8.2	11.1	13.6
Mean Rain mm	91.4	78.6	61.8	52.4	54.5	70.0	63.8	61.5	58.1	72.8	75.5	90.0