FUEL & SUPPLIES:
There is no fuel or supplies available
within the National Park. However
Warrumbungles National Park is on the
edge of the township of Coonabarabran
and Mount Kaputar is on the edge of the
Narrabri township.
WHAT TO TAKE:
You will need to be fully self-suffi cient
as there are no supplies available. You
will need to take all your drinking water
and fi rewood.
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
Both parks are open all year round,
however spring is the best time of the
year when the wildfl owers are out and
the weather is at its best.
THINGS TO DO:
There are so many different walks to
choose from in both parks and all vary
in length and diffi culty. There are some
amazing and unique rock formations
within both these parks you will not
want to miss. Coonabarabran known
as the astronomy capital of Australia is
the perfect spot to do some stargazing
around the campfi re or you can visit the
Siding Spring observatory.
TRIP STANDARD:
Trips are rated A through to E, with A
meaning not suitable to tow a camper
trailer at all, B meaning least suitable for
a camper trailer and E meaning perfectly
suitable for all types of camper trailers.
All roads are rated E and are generally
of good condition suitable for all
camper trailers.
RESTRICTIONS
AND PERMITS:
Firewood cannot be collected
within the National Park.
Fires are not permitted at
times of high fi re danger.
KEY CONTACTS:
NPWS Coonabarabran
Ph: (02) 6825 4364
NPWS Narrabri
Ph: (02) 6792 7300
you a close up view of iconic rock formations.
If you like a challenge this 12.5km loop track
follows Spirey Creek before climbing steeply to
get a closer look at the spectacular scenery the
iconic formations provide.
The Gurianawa track is a great walk to do
with the family, an easy fl at 1km circuit over a
boardwalk to Spirey Creek which overlooks the
cleared lush green Warrumbugle fl ats which
were once used for farming cereal crops for over
one hundred years. Nowdays there are plenty
of kangaroo’s grazing the fl ats and the backdrop
features views of the mountains.
There are a couple of options for camping,
Camp Blackman is the most popular with plenty
of room for camper trailers, great facilities with
hot showers and some powered sites. If you
prefer something a little more remote and quiet
Camp Wambelong is perfect, set alongside the
Wambelong Creek overlooking split rock. This
campground is very scenic with plenty of spots
to choose from on the large open fl at grassy
area, sitting by the fi re overlooking the creekit feels like you are sitting in a gorge with the
steep rock formations on the other side.
When you can bring yourself to leave
the Warrambungles, there is more on offer
just around the corner. Head back into
Coonabarabran, then approximately 100km
north along the Newel Highway is the town
of Narrabri. Mount Kaputar National Park is
on the outskirts of Narrabri featuring diverse
landscape, spectacular scenery and great
campsites. From Narrabri travel south along
the Old Gunnedah Road then left onto Kaputar
Road, this takes you to the plateau of Mount
Kaputar. The road is steep and winding, but
a good gravel road. The views on the way
up are spectacular and about halfway up
Mount Kaputar you will reach the Bark Hut
Campground. Nestled amongst the towering
gums there are plenty of options to set up the
camper by one of the many fi re pits. For those
who like the creature comforts there are hot
showers and fl ushing toilets.
At the bottom of the campground is theThe Troopy ready
for adventure!