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Wambelong Nature walking track

Warrumbungle National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Wambelong Nature walking track.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

1km loop

Time

30min - 1hr

Quality of markings

Sign posted

Experience required

Some bushwalking experience recommended

Gradient

Short steep hills: The walk has some gentle slopes, mixed with several very steep sections including:

  • The section of track leaving Canyon picnic area which is a steep 250m uphill
  • The creek crossings which can be steep and uneven

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles: The main track surface is natural earth, which is loose and uneven along most of the walk.

Steps

Occasional steps:

  • There's a steep and narrow staircase with a handrail as you leave Canyon picnic area and follow the creek.
  • There's another steep and narrow staircase halfway along the walk.
  • At the point where the track goes downhill, there are compacted gravel steps.

Other barriers

Pinch points: There's a point around halfway along the walk where the track narrows and there's a steep staircase.

Other barriers: There are obstacles along the track including tree roots and large loose rocks. There are also sections where the ground becomes more loose and uneven than along the rest of the walk.

These areas include:

  • The start of the track after leaving Canyon picnic area
  • The 2 creek bed crossings at the beginning and end of the track
  • The section of the walk leading towards Camp Blackman

Getting there and parking

Wambelong Nature walking track starts from Canyon picnic area in the central precinct of Warrumbungle National Park. To get there:

  • Travel along John Renshaw Parkway from Coonabarabran
  • Upon entering the park, take the turn-off to the visitor centre.
  • Continue along the road to Canyon picnic area

Parking

Parking is available at Canyon picnic area where this walk begins, including 1 accessible parking space.

Best times to visit

You may experience a great range of temperatures on any day in the park. In summer it's generally hot in the daytime and temperatures often exceed 30C. In contrast, winter can be very cold and the temperature drops below freezing at night. Rainfall is also highly variable, ranging from drought to prolonged wet periods. Less rain falls on the western side of the park than on the eastern side. It rains most from December to February and the annual average rainfall is 720mm. Thunderstorms are common in mid to late summer.

Spring

During early spring wildflowers are in bloom, including a huge variety of golden wattle flowers With a more moderate climate, spring is a great time to get out and camp under the stars .

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

15°C and 30°C

Highest recorded

42.6°C

Winter temperature

Average

0°C and 15°C

Lowest recorded

-9°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

January

Driest month

September

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

176.3mm

Facilities

There are accessible toilets and picnic facilities at Canyon picnic area where this walk begins.

Seats and resting points

There's 1 bench seat with a backrest near the start of the track, as you leave Canyon picnic area and follow the creek.

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Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Wambelong Nature walking track is a natural earth track, which is loose and uneven along most of the walk.

There are many sections of the walk where people with reduced mobility may need assistance including:

  • Several very steep sections
  • Steep and narrow staircases, including 1 at the start of the walk and 1 midway through
  • 2 steep and uneven creek bed crossings at the beginning and end of the track
  • Obstacles along the track including tree roots and large loose rocks.

There's 1 bench seat for resting at the start of the walk as you leave Canyon picnic area and follow the creek.

There are accessible toilets and an accessible parking space at Canyon picnic area where this walk begins.

Prohibited

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.

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.

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