Pilliga rambles tag-along tour
Pilliga National Park
Overview
Join us on this unforgettable 4WD tag-a-long tour through the rugged and unspoiled beauty of the Pilliga Scrub, near Baradine. You’ll hear captivating stories from our Discovery ranger on this exclusive day exploring the heart of Pilliga National Park.
- When
Thursday 10 April, and Wednesday 23 April 2025.
Tuesday 8 July and Wednesday 9 July 2025.
Time: 9am to 2pm.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over. You’ll walk 1 to 2km.
- Price
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Adult $40 per person. Concession/child (5 to 16 years) $25 per person. Family $90 (2 adults and 2 children).
- Meeting point
- Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre, Baradine
- What to
bring - Drinking water, lunch, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
- Availability
- Available on request. Tour available on request for groups. Call 02 6843 4011 or email pfdc@environment.nsw.gov.au
Our Pilliga tag-a-long tour offers a rare opportunity to experience the Pilliga’s hidden gems in the company of an expert guide.
As we travel along remote dirt roads and hidden tracks, you’ll uncover some of the best kept secrets of the Pilliga area. We’ll explore historic brumby trapping yards and a handmade cobblestone road that stands as a testament to the area's rich history.
We’ll also learn about Aboriginal culture in this area and how the land has shaped the stories of both the Gamilaraay People and European settlers.
Throughout the journey, our Discovery ranger will share their deep knowledge of the local plants and animals in this diverse ecosystem. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this unique wilderness while spotting native wildlife in their natural habitat.
Because this tour takes you off the beaten path, you’ll need a 4WD or 2WD high-clearance vehicle to navigate the rugged terrain.
Bring your lunch, water, hat and sunscreen.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/pilliga-rambles-tag-along-tour/local-alerts
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Pilliga National Park in the Country NSW region
Pilliga Forest is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Pilliga rambles tag-along tour.
Getting there and parking
Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre is located at 50-58 Wellington Street, Baradine.
To get there from Narrabri:
- Travel south on the Newell Highway for 71km
- Turn right at the Baradine exit onto No.1 Break Road and travel 30km (unsealed road, 2WD accessible weather permitting)
- Turn left onto Indians Lane Road and continue to Baradine
- Arriving in Baradine, cross the bridge and turn left onto Narren Street towards Coonabarabran
- Following the signage to the Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre, turn right onto Wellington Street. The Discovery Centre is 320m on your left.
To get there from Coonabarabran:
- Take the Baradine Road from the intersection at the Poplars Motel and travel 45km
- When you reach Baradine, continue past the oval and school then turn left onto Wellington Street
- The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre is 320m on your left.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Visitor centre
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Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre
50-58 Wellington St, Baradine NSW 2396 - 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6843 4011
Learn more
Pilliga rambles tag-along tour is in Pilliga National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
A bird watcher’s paradise
Pilliga Forest is a mixture of eastern and western climates, making it very attractive to birds – more than 230 species have been recorded. You’re bound to see some of that range during your time at the park, and if you keep a close eye out and bring some binoculars, you’re definitely see even more. Pilliga is one of the few places left in NSW where you can catch sight of the grey-crowned babbler. It’s a bird that lives in family groups and roost together in domed nests of sticks. Other birds you may see include glossy black cockatoos, brown treecreepers, regent honeyeaters, barking owls, and red-capped robins. For more information about great bird watching opportunities in Pilliga, be sure to pick up a copy of Bird Routes of Baradine from Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre.
- Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre is the best place for visitors and tourists to collect information about the Pilliga Forest before setting off on their adventure.
Aboriginal culture
Pilliga is traditional Country of the Gamilaraay People and much evidence of their ancient connection to the land exists in the park today. On your exploration of the park, you may see stone tools, grinding grooves, modified trees, and rock art. Find out more about the Gamilaraay People and their ancient culture on a guided tour of Sandstone Caves, a place containing Aboriginal rock art and engravings.
Marsupials territory
Pilliga Forest supports a vast number of mammals, including swamp wallabies, eastern grey kangaroos, red-necked wallabies, and eastern pygmy possums.
- Pilliga rambles tag-along tour Join us on this unforgettable 4WD tag-a-long tour through the rugged and unspoiled beauty of the Pilliga Scrub, near Baradine. You’ll hear captivating stories from our Discovery ranger on this exclusive day exploring the heart of Pilliga National Park.
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