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The turn-off to Warrumbungle National Park is clearly signposted.
From Coonabarabran:

• Take Dalgarno Street west from Newell Highway/John Street.
• Turn right onto Namoi Street, then turn left onto Eden Street.
• Following signs for Warrumbungle National Park, travel along Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway for approx. 35km.
• Following the signs within the national park, turn left off John Renshaw Parkway at the ‘Pincham Carpark’ turnoff.

From Gilgandra:

• Take Newell Highway north towards Coonabarabran.
• At the brown Tourist Drive 1 sign, turn left off the highway into the village of Tooraweenah.
• Follow Tourist Drive 1 north through Tooraweenah.
• Continue for 26km to the T-intersection at the old Gummin Gummin homestead.
• Turn right onto John Renshaw Parkway and continue for 8km, when you will enter the national park.
• Continue along John Renshaw Parkway for approx. 6km more, then turn right off John Renshaw Parkway at the ‘Pincham Carpark’ turnoff.

From Coonamble:

• Take Castlereagh Highway south, and turn left onto King Street.
• Continue along Coonamble-Tooraweenah Road for approx. 68km. Some of this road is unsealed.
• Once within Warrumbungle National Park, continue along John Renshaw Parkway for approx. 6km, then turn right off John Renshaw Parkway at the ‘Pincham Carpark’ turnoff.

Road quality

• Sealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Pincham carpark.

• Boots and brushes - guided walk and art tour factsheet

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

This walking track includes unsealed paths, hills and steps.

• Tara Cave cultural tour Join this guided tour led by a local Aboriginal Discovery ranger. Discover the cultural heritage in the land of the Gamilaraay, Wiradjuri and Wailwan people in Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran.
• Tara Cave walking track Tara Cave walking track is a gentle 3.4km return bushwalk through Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran. Learn about local Aboriginal culture and experience remarkable views.

• Boots and brushes - guided walk and art tour Tap into your creativity on a 6km guided walk with a Discovery ranger in Warrumbungle National Park. Create your own personal artwork inspired by the iconic mountain landscape at Spirey View lookout.
• Burbie Canyon walking track Burbie Canyon walking track in Warrumbungle National Park offers a gentle 2km stroll through a sandstone gorge, and is particularly popular for birdwatching.
• Tara Cave cultural tour Join this guided tour led by a local Aboriginal Discovery ranger. Discover the cultural heritage in the land of the Gamilaraay, Wiradjuri and Wailwan people in Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran.
• Walk on the wild side at the Warrumbungles Join an experienced Discovery Ranger and explore the beauty of Warrumbungle National Park. This tour is designed to bring your senses alive as you explore the sights, sounds and smells of this beautiful area.
• Whitegum lookout walking track Whitegum lookout walking track is a short, wheelchair-accessible walk in Warrumbungle National Park. Suitable for all ages, it offers remarkable views.

• Bluff Mountain walking track Bluff Mountain walking track rewards experienced, fit bushwalkers with Warrumbungle National Park’s best views. This very long and challenging steep hike climbs past spectacular rock spires and domes—up to the summit of Bluff Mountain.
• Boots and brushes - guided walk and art tour Tap into your creativity on a 6km guided walk with a Discovery ranger in Warrumbungle National Park. Create your own personal artwork inspired by the iconic mountain landscape at Spirey View lookout.
• Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk in Warrumbungle National Park, regarded as one of the best walks in NSW, offers close up views of the park’s iconic rock formations.
• Burbie Canyon walking track Burbie Canyon walking track in Warrumbungle National Park offers a gentle 2km stroll through a sandstone gorge, and is particularly popular for birdwatching.
• Coonabarabran - Baradine - Warrumbungle drive Explore the spectacular landscapes, historic towns, picnic spots and walks of the Warrumbungles and Pilliga, near Coonabarabran and Baradine, in NSW.
• Coonabarabran - Warrumbungle - Tooraweenah drive Coonabarabran – Warrumbungle – Tooraweenah drive offers car touring through scenic mountain views with picnicking, walking, and wheelchair accessible facilities in Warrumbungle National Park.
• Explore the Dark Sky Experience the wonders of the night sky at Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran. It's Australia’s first officially accredited Dark Sky Park.
• Goulds Circuit walking track Goulds Circuit walking track is a wonderful way for day trippers and overnight campers to capture sweeping views of Warrumbungle National Park’s volcanic features.
• Tara Cave cultural tour Join this guided tour led by a local Aboriginal Discovery ranger. Discover the cultural heritage in the land of the Gamilaraay, Wiradjuri and Wailwan people in Warrumbungle National Park, near Coonabarabran.
• Warrumbungles 4-day guided adventure Experience the rugged volcanic landscape of the Warrumbungles with Take Shape Adventures. You’ll see iconic rock formations and celestial light shows on this 4-day guided adventure in Warrumbungle National Park.
• Whitegum lookout walking track Whitegum lookout walking track is a short, wheelchair-accessible walk in Warrumbungle National Park. Suitable for all ages, it offers remarkable views.

• Canyon picnic area Canyon picnic area is a fully accessible, family friendly picnic area in Warrumbungle National Park. Not far from the visitor centre, it features barbecues and tables.
• Warrumbungle Visitor Centre Visitor information is available at the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre, which is now back in its original location. Get great suggestions and tips for walking and camping in Warrumbungle National Park.
• Whitegum lookout Whitegum lookout in Warrumbungle National Park features spectacular views of the landscape and picnic tables. It is wheelchair accessible and an easy walk for children.

Animals

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  Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax)

  With a wingspan of up to 2.5m, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey. These Australian animals are found in woodlands across NSW, and have the ability to soar to heights of over 2km. If you’re bird watching, look out for the distinctive diamond-shaped tail of the eagle.

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  Superb fairy wren (Malurus cyaneus)

  The striking blue and black plumage of the adult male superb fairy wren makes for colourful bird watching across south-eastern Australia. The sociable superb fairy wrens, or blue wrens, are Australian birds living in groups consisting of a dominant male, mouse-brown female ‘jenny wrens’ and several tawny-brown juveniles.

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  Southern boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae)

  The southern boobook, also known as the mopoke, is the smallest and most common native owl in Australia. With a musical 'boo-book' call that echoes through forests and woodlands, the southern boobook is a great one to look out for while bird watching.

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  Tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)

  Found throughout Australia, the tawny frogmouth is often mistaken for an owl due to its wide, powerful beak, large head and nocturnal hunting habits. The ‘oom oom oom’ call of this native bird can be heard echoing throughout a range of habitats including heath, woodlands and urban areas.

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  Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

  Of the 2 species of kookaburra found in Australia, the laughing kookaburra is the best-known and the largest of the native kingfishers. With its distinctive riotous call, the laughing kookaburra is commonly heard in open woodlands and forests throughout NSW national parks, making these ideal spots for bird watching.