Bark Hut upgrades complete

Bark Hut picnic area and campground in Mount Kaputar National Park has had a facelift, with a $650,000 upgrade recently completed.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service area manager Anton Groeneveld said the upgrade ensures the campground can be easily accessed by people with camper trailers and campervans.

“Bark Hut campground is a fantastic base to explore the beautiful Mount Kaputar National Park,” said Mr Groeneveld.

“Not only were the facilities at the site in need of renewal, but over the past few years, we realised that the characteristics of visitors to the national park had changed.

“More people are arriving with four-wheel drive vehicles, camper trailers and campervans, and the old campsites could not accommodate these larger vehicles.

“The upgrades focused on improving access and maneuverability for four-wheel drive vehicles, camper trailers and campervans, with five new purpose-designed sites for larger vehicles, as well as seven upgraded campsites for tents.

“We also installed new picnic tables and camping equipment, made the visitor precinct wheelchair accessible and improved the access road.

“In addition to hot showers, flush toilets and a sheltered communal barbecue area, each of the 12 upgraded campsites now have access to individual wood-fired barbecues and picnic tables.

“Bark Hut campground is perfect for getting a group of friends together, cooking up a feast and indulging in the natural wonders of this striking ancient region,” said Mr Groeneveld.