Wambelong Nature walking track
Warrumbungle National Park
Overview
You’ll discover a haven for birdlife and wildlife along Wambelong Nature walking track, with koalas, kangaroos and emus in Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran.
- Where
- Warrumbungle National Park
- Distance
- 1km loop
- Time suggested
- 30min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Price
- Free
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Please note
You'll find toilets and picnic facilities at Canyon picnic area
Short and easy Wambelong Nature walking track is big on rewards and ideal for wildlife and birdwatching, just the way nature intended. From Canyon picnic area, this short and easy hike follows Wambelong Creek, offering spectacular views of ancient landscape in Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran.
Leading through a small, sheltered gorge, you’ll gaze across unique rock outcrops and dramatic spires shaped by volcanic activity millions of years ago. While taking in the expansive scenery, keep an eye on the horizon for brown falcons and red winged parrots.
The track rises steeply with an awe-inspiring vista of the valley and Split Rock. Keep your eyes on the treetops and you might spot a koala, or an emu darting through the bush. Kangaroos like to relax in the shade during the heat of the day at nearby Camp Wambelong.
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Conservation program:
After-fire Warrumbungle National Park
The bushfires that ravaged Warrumbungle National Park in 2013 became the focus of a major research and recovery program by NSW National Parks. The program had multiple components including studies on fire behaviour, cultural heritage, soils and water, native Australian animals, vegetation and fire management, and included citizen science.
Operated by
- Warrumbungle NP Visitor Information Centre
- 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6825 4364
- warrumbungle.np@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4261 John Renshaw Parkway, Warrumbungle NSW 2828
Park info
- in Warrumbungle National Park in the Country NSW region
Warrumbungle National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass
What's nearby:
Things to do (13)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (6)
- Cultural heritage (1)
- Educational activities (1)
- Historic heritage (1)
- Other experiences (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (3)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (2)
- Sightseeing (8)
- Swimming (1)
- Visitor centres (1)
- Walking (7)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (3)
