Tara Cave walking track
Warrumbungle National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Tara Cave walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.7km return
Time
1 - 2hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Flat
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Tara Cave walking track starts at Old Woolshed picnic area in Warrumbungle National Park. To get there:
From Coonabarabran:
- From Newell Highway, head west on Dalgarno Street for 450m.
- Turn right onto Namoi Street, then after 400m turn left onto Eden Street and continue onto Timor Road.
- Travel on Timor Road for 23km, following signs for Warrumbungle National Park.
- Continue straight and enter the park onto John Renshaw Parkway
- Follow John Renshaw Parkway for 14km, Old Woolshed picnic area is on your right.
From Gilgandra:
- Take Newell Highway north towards Coonabarabran
- After 40km, at the brown Tourist Drive 1 sign, turn left off the highway into the village of Tooraweenah.
- Pass through Tooraweenah, following Tourist Drive 1 north for 28km to the old Gummin Gummin homestead.
- Turn right and follow John Renshaw Parkway for 10km until you reach Old Woolshed picnic area
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Old Woolshed picnic area.
Facilities
Toilets
Non-flush toilets are located at the trackhead at Old Woolshed picnic area, where this walking track starts and ends.
- Non-flush toilets
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Not wheelchair-accessible.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
Cycling
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Fishing
Gathering firewood
Generators
Horses
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
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
Visitor centre
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Warrumbungle Visitor Centre
4261 John Renshaw Parkway, Warrumbungle NSW 2828 - 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6825 4364