Top Things to do in Coonabarabran
What to do and see in Coonabarabran, New South Wales: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Coonabarabran, Australia including Burbie Canyon Walking Track, Whitegum Lookout, Warrumbungle National Park, Sandstone Caves, Nelson Park, Pilliga National Park.
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1. Burbie Canyon Walking Track
2. Whitegum Lookout
3. Warrumbungle National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By NolicReggib - Sydney, Australia
Finding this trail head is easy as it is just off the road with its own dedicated car park. Reading the provided information at the start of the trail, it suggests you do the circuit anti clockwise. We did it clockwise for no other reason except the circuit started there. Was a great choice. Although steep, the track breaks down into sections with rock scrambling early on which allows for some great views straight away. Distracts from the elevation gain and gives you excuses for multiple breaks whilst taking pictures. As you get higher the track even flattens out a little before you have to do some significant climbing and descending before you reach the gate to the summit. Great views again over this stretch allow for breaks and pictures. Once at the gate, there is a warning which doesn’t give credit to the adventure you are about to have. The summit track should only be attempted in dry conditions. Simply too dangerous in the wet and unless the weather is clear, the views from the summit will be wasted. Once you get to the end of the metal stairs you will see rope tethers with no rope. They operate as a guide to show you approximately where you will need go. Despite looking daunting, the first 100 m is the worst/hardest part of the climb. Once clear, the track is steep but easily achievable for the rest of the way. Markers are easily spotted, either yellow “cats eyes” like you see on roads and/or white paint. It is by far the most enjoyable part of this trek. There is no sign at the summit, though the large rock formation at the top with a marker on it is as good as it gets. The views are 360 degrees and simply amazing. Only downside on a windy day is it is very difficult to find somewhere sheltered. For the return leg, we completed the circuit and were glad we went clockwise. The other side was downhill all the way and did not offer as many outstanding views. Would be a lot less interesting if you were walking up this way. Circuit can be easily achieved in 3 hours for most people with moderate fitness. Fit people could achieve 2 hours without the summit walk easily. Summit walk should be added to your circuit time for planning purposes. We achieved the summit walk (800m) in 40 mins return, however, plan for an hour for safety reasons and photo opportunities.
4. Sandstone Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By peterevans61 - Sydney, Australia
So glad I went .... wonderfully tranquil I was the only one there. Plus the flies. Take aerogard. Finding it wasn’t easy ... no sign off the main road but Google Maps helped ... Apple Maps no help. Dirt road is good for all vehicles .... caves and sandstone colours and formations just beautiful
5. Nelson Park
6. Pilliga National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
The Salt Caves visitor area and Lookout Tower are in the central part of the forest and has a picnic and camping area, which include picnic tables with shelter, free gas barbeque and toilet facilities.
Reviewed By N9932LYjohnw - Torquay, Australia
We had a day in the Pilliga which enabled us to see the landmarks we wanted to visit. The roads were not in good condition which made the travel a bit slower but not difficult. The salt caves and fire lookout were an easy walk as well as a small walk to the Salt Caves Dam. This is a great place for a picnic lunch as there are shelters with table and chairs as well as toilets. The Sculptures in the Scrub walking track is also an easy walk and well worth the effort. The sculptures are very interesting. On the return to Toorawenah we stopped at the Sandstone caves which once again was well worth the walk. All in all an enjoyable day.
