A father and daughter at Many Big Rocks picnic area, Toorale National Park. Photo: Joshua Smith/OEH
Fishermen in a boat on the Darling River, Toorale National Park. Photo: Joshua Smith/OEH.
Cars with kayak and boat trailers at Many Big Rocks picnic area, Toorale National Park. Photo:
A couple sit on rocks beside the Darling River, Toorale National Park. Photo: Joshua Smith/OEH.
Red-tailed black cockatoos perch in a tree at Many Big Rocks picnic area, Toorale National Park.
A family walk beside the Darling River, Toorale National Park. Photo: Joshua Smith/OEH.
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Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa)

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Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa) is a tranquil stop along the Darling River driving route. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a bend in the river, under the coolibah trees and river red gums. Spend some…

Many Big Rocks picnic area (Karnu Yalpa) is a tranquil stop along the Darling River driving route. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a bend in the river, under the coolibah trees and river red gums. Spend some time fishing from the riverbank or natural rock weir to see if the yellow belly or cod are biting.

Stretch your legs with a walk along the water's edge to catch a glimpse of waterbirds like cormorants and spoonbills. Chances are you'll also spot emus, kangaroos bouncing around, or a wedge-tailed eagle soaring above.

After your break, you'll be ready to continue exploring Toorale National Park. Visit Toorale Homestead to see the outback's pastoral history, or learn about the Kurnu-Baakandji People and their strong connection to these lands. At Mount Talowla lookout you'll be greeted with vast outback views of the floodplains, and seasonal wildflowers, stretching towards Mount Gunderbooka.

At the end of the day, the basic Darling River campground (Yapara Paaka Thuru) is located 500m from the picnic area. You can also camp, or stay at an old homestead or shearer's quarters, in Gundabooka National Park.

The best times to visit are during the cooler months, between April and September.

Gunderbooka NSW 2840 Australia
1300 072 757
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/many-big-rocks-picnic-area
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