Warrumbungle is a Gamilaraay word meaning crooked mountain

The Warrumbungle National Park landscape has been shaped by thousands of years of volcanic activity.

LOCATION NEW SOUTH WALES
Camp Blackman Warrumbungle
Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, 4263 John Renshaw Parkway, Warrumbungle, NSW, 2828 - in Warrumbungle National Park. Hot showers, flush toilets, barbecue facilities, public phone, power points in Amenities block
Fans Horizon walking track Nov 2022 copy
Views of the Grand High Tops area. along the Fans Horizon walking track. Warrumbungle National Park. 3.6km 2.5hrs
Kangaroo and Joey at Warrumbungle 2022
Warrumbungle National Park has a rich diversity of landforms and microclimates, and provides a habitat for hundreds of plant and animal species in the area
Flannel Flowers in Warrumbungle Nov 2022
Abundant flush of wildflowers in the Warrumbungle National Park, standing out vividly against the chard trees of the 2019 bush fires.
Fans Horizon View Nov 2022
Views of the Grand High Tops area. along the Fans Horizon walking track. Warrumbungle National Park. 3.6km 2.5hrs
Camp Wambelong Warrumbungle 2022
Camp along creek with spectacular views of Belougery Split Rock and an access point to many great walking tracks. Tent, Camper trailer site, Caravan site, 4001 John Renshaw Parkway, Warrumbungle, NSW, 2828 - in Warrumbungle National Park
White Gum Walk Warrumbungle Nov 2022
Whitegum lookout walking track is a short, wheelchair-accessible walk in Warrumbungle National Park. Suitable for all ages, 0.5km return. 15-30min.
White Gum Lookout Warrumbungle Nov 2022
Spring is the best time to take on Whitegum lookout walking track, as the woodland is filled with wildflowers and wildlife
John Renshaw Pkwy Warrumbungle road Nov2022
When the drive is almost as beautiful as the destination. The road into the Warrumbungle national park. Belougery Split Rock. 10km from John Renshaw Pkwy x National Park Rd on John Renshaw Pkwy to Warrumbungle
Apostle Bird Warrubungle
Camp Wambelong, John Renshaw Parkway, Warrumbungle NSW, Australia. A quick-moving small bird usually seen in groups of up to 30 birds
Flower Garden
Camp Blackman, John Renshaw Parkway, Warrumbungle NSW, Australia - Large population of kangaroos reside in and around the Camp
Distant Peeks at Whitegum Lookout Nov 2022
Zoomed in view of Warrumbungle Belougery Spear and Breadknife. Lense 28-300. Afternoon light
Fan Horizon Walk furthest Lookout
Just past the main lookout on the Fan Horizon trail. Small area with a narrow view
Dead Tree along John Renshaw Pkway Nov 2022
Near Top of Walga Rd Warrumbungle. Many viewpoints along this road into the Warrumbungle National Park

Warrumbungle National Park is one of the top adventure areas in the country. Catering for every style of visitor, whether remote walk-in camper, tent or caravan. Inclusive options for young or old, and it even has a wheelchair-accessible track and lookout, with views that are a jaw-dropper.

It goes without saying that photography and artistic fodder is a plenty. Strongly recommend Camp Blackman with PowerPoints in the Amenities block and powered sites to recharge camera and phone batteries(peek season may be a challenge). Also, grassed and paved areas for camping, keeping equipment cleaner.

Note: Camp Blackman has 3 causeways to cross in wet weather to get access to good walks. Was almost trapped… but what a place to be trapped 😊

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring (none school holidays)

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

Chunky rock escarpments, fast-flowing creeks, diverse wildlife, dark night skies, and at the moment the blackened trunks from the bushfires contrast beautifully with the lush green foliage from the very wet conditions of 2022. Whitegum lookout would be my pic for En Plein Air as its a short walk to carry your gear(path is even good enough for a trolly) and their is room to find a shaded spot withought getting in everyone's way.(Tap icon for up to date info)

PHOTOGRAPHY

Along the axcess road (John Renshaw Pkwy) there are several advantage points for capturing the large area from a distance including the viewing platform just sth of Tooraweenah. Only had time to do Fans Horizon and Whitegum walks but both had the most stunning views. (Tap icon for up to date info)

GALLERYs

SPACE Social Enterprise Gallery and Creative Space: 41 Dalgarno St, Coonabarabran NSW 2357 www.creativespace.org.au (Tap icon for up to date info)

WALKS

BEST WALKS AND VIEWS - Easy/short 30min rtn: Whitegum lookout. Medeium fitness 3hr rtn: Fan Horizon. Hard/long 6hr loop: Breadknife & Grand High Tops (depending on number of photo stops) (Tap icon for up to date info)

*FREE

$6 - SCULPTURES IN THE SCRUB PICNIC AREA AND CAMPING Pilliga Forest. 1hr 35min from Warrumbungle NP and take the short walk to the sculptures FIRE PIT. TABLES . CREEK . CARAVAN . TENT . SHADE . FREE BBQ . **NO RECEPTION

***BUDGET

CAMP WAMBELONG. 5min from Warrumbungle Visitor Centre. A peaceful campground with great views of Belougery Split Rock and close to many great walking tracks TOILET . TENT . CARAVAN . CREEK . BBQ . TABLES 4001 John Renshaw Parkway, Warrumbungle, NSW, 2828 (Tap icon to visit website)

Warrumbungle national park camp ground

****UNIQUE

Camp Blackman in the Warrumbungles National Park - 40min from Tooraweenah POWER . CARAVAN . TENT . HOT SHOWERS . FIRE PIT . FLUSH TOILETS . PHONE . WALKS . KANGAROOS . (Tap icon to visit website)

Kangaroos at Camp Blackman Warrumbungle

****OMG

Dark Sky Eco Resort at The Emu Hive. 22min from Warrumbungle ivisitor centre. Everything about this place says WOW Coonabarabran NSW. Carmichaels Lane, Coonabarabran NSW 2357 (Tap icon to visit website)

Whats Close By

KICKEYS FALLS 60km
TOORAWEENAH 40km
LILROY OBSERVATORY 43km