This return track takes you onto the peak of a large volcanic plug, with a drop away backdrop that takes your breath away. From here you overlook the northern wilderness area of Mount Kaputar National Park.

Lookouts
Picnic Facilities
BBQ
Toilets
Scrambling or Climbing
No Dogs Permitted
Camping Permitted
Eucalypt Forest
1444m
Maximum Elevation
88m
Total Climb

Getting there:

From Narrabri, take Old Gunnedah Road south and after about 2.5km, turn left onto Kaputar Road. Follow Kaputar Road for 27km to the entrance of Mount Kaputar National Park. The road from the park entrance is a steep, single lane road and caravans are not permitted.

You’ll find The Governor car park about 17km along on the left.

Maps:

Mount Kaputar Walking Tracks

Route/Trail notes:

From the car park, the first 300m is sealed and wheel chair accessible to the lookout. From here the track continues and walkers can scramble up a marked route to the top of The Governor and back.

Permits/Costs:

None.

Other References/Comments:

With so many bushwalking options here and a length drive in, why not take advantage of the excellent camping facilities at Bark Hut or Dawsons Spring.

Mount Kaputar National Park

Comments

Amazing views from the top, well worth the walk. Nice little icy streams, 360 views & Suitable for Children 9+ with previous bush walking experience

Mel on 14 Jul, 2019

By far our best walk of the day. Just sitting on top of The Governor, with a sheer drop off in front of you and an outlook across the northern part of Mount Kaputar NP to die for.

F.A.B. on 3 Nov, 2017

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