The Warrumbungles, Nandewars and Pilliga

The Warrumbungles, Nandewars and Pilliga

Sat 29th Apr 2023

Completed 16 Days+

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.

Date and Time

Start: Sat 29th Apr 2023 @ 08:00am
Approx Return: Sun 14th May 2023 @ 06:00pm
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