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Capertee National Park
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Capertee National Park
2 current alerts · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 1:05 pm
- Fire bansUntil 31 Mar 2027
Park Fire Ban - Mudgee Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
Capertee National Park
- Capertee Campground
- Honeyeater Homestead
- Capertee Homestead
- Capertee Cottage
Goulburn River National Park
- Spring Gully campground
- Big River campground
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
About
For a unique wilderness holiday, head to Capertee National Park. Located west of Blue Mountains, Capertee protects a range of wildlife and plants found nowhere else on earth. Independent campers and adventurous families enjoy walking and mountain biking through this unique region while discovering both Aboriginal and European heritage.
Renowned for some of the best birdwatching in the state, the protected woodlands along the fertile river flats attract regent honeyeaters, woodland birds, and birdwatching enthusiasts alike. The park is also home to native Australian wildlife like kangaroos, wallaroos, wallabies and gliders.
Choose from a night under the stars at the campground, or enjoy the heritage charms of Capertee Homestead. Capertee National Park is also a great stopover if car touring around neighbouring Turon National Park and Gardens of Stone National Park.
The park at a glance
Capertee National Park offers spectacular birdwatching, walking, camping as well as heritage homestead accommodation, west of Blue Mountains, near Lithgow.
For a unique wilderness holiday, head to Capertee National Park. Located west of Blue Mountains, Capertee protects a range of wildlife and plants found nowhere else on earth. Independent campers and adventurous families enjoy walking and mountain biking through this unique region while discovering both Aboriginal and European heritage.
Renowned for some of the best birdwatching in the state, the protected woodlands along the fertile river flats attract regent honeyeaters, woodland birds, and birdwatching enthusiasts alike. The park is also home to native Australian wildlife like kangaroos, wallaroos, wallabies and gliders.
Choose from a night under the stars at the campground, or enjoy the heritage charms of Capertee Homestead. Capertee National Park is also a great stopover if car touring around neighbouring Turon National Park and Gardens of Stone National Park.
- Places to stay
- 3
- Campgrounds
- 2
- Historic places
- 1
- Lookouts
- 1
Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
Spring
Grab your binoculars for some superb birdwatching. You might catch a rare glimpse of the endangered regent honeyeater as it builds its nest.
Summer
Enjoy a relaxing picnic on the shady banks of Capertee River, and perhaps a refreshing paddle in the shallow waters.
Autumn
The cooler autumn months are an excellent time for walking and mountain biking the trails and tracks within the park.
Winter
Enjoy a car tour of Capertee while taking in nearby Wollemi and Goulburn River National Parks.
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Places to stay (3)
- Capertee Cottagesleeps 6
- Capertee Homestead - 'Port Macquarie'sleeps 14
Plants and animals
Animals
- Bare-nosed wombat (Vombatus ursinus)
- Regent honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia)
- Sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps)
Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Before you go
Nearby towns
Rylstone (34 km) · Mudgee (91 km) · Lithgow (125 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteMudgee office
02 6370 9000npws.mudgee@environment.nsw.gov.au27 Inglis Street, Mudgee NSW 2850
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm
Where you'll be
Bogee NSW 2849