The Warrumbungles, Nandewars and Pilliga
Sat 29th Apr 2023
Walk, Back-pack, Car Camp
THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL. Leader: Meg McKone. Approx two weeks car camping with day walks amongst the dramatic volcanic scenery of the Warrumbungles and Nandewars of western NSW, with the possibility of one or two overnight walks. A change of pace in the Pilliga (threatened by gas exploration) viewing traditional Aboriginal rock art plus the modern Aboriginal "Sculptures in the Scrub Trail", visiting the iconic Pilliga Pottery and experiencing a wide variety of bird life and other native animals.
Also on the program of the Coast and Mountain Walkers of NSW.
Additional Information
Booking deadline
Fri 27th Jan 2023 02:00pm
Length
Medium
Terrain
Medium
Distance (km or hrs)
Varying from two to eight hours
Ascent
50-800 metres, depending on the walk
Descent
50-800 metres, depending on the walk
Map name
See leader
Terrain information
Mainly on tracks with some steep ascents/descents, depending on the individual walk. Some walks will be short and easy.
Transport information
Drive to Coonabarabran, thence the Warrumbungles and Pilliga, then on to Narrabri for Mt Kaputar. Mainly on highways, but some dirt roads in the NPs. Approx $2800kms, $1,250 per vehicle.
Travelling date
Sat 29th Apr 2023 08:00am
Accommodation options
Car-camping
Accommodation information
People may need to book accommodation for the drives to and from the bushwalking areas.
A multi day backpacking or base-camping activity with overnight gear required.
Date and Time
| Start: | Sat 29th Apr 2023 @ 08:00am |
| Approx Return: | Sun 14th May 2023 @ 06:00pm |
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