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Warrumbungle National Park

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Overview

Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran in NSW is Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, making it the perfect spot for stargazing, amateur astronomy and camping under the starriest of skies.

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The Breadknife, easily the most recognisable feature within the park, towers 90m above the valley floor and is a symbol of the park’s enduring importance and resilience. The Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk is recognised as one of the best walks in NSW, with close up views of the park's iconic rock formations.

Whether you’re into camping, walking, birdwatching or astronomy, the park's big sky, amazing light and dramatic rock formations make it an outstanding place for amateur and professional photographers.

Wildfires in 2013 marked yet another chapter in this great park’s history. NPWS has worked hard to rebuild its facilities for generations to come. Walking tracks, campgrounds and other visitor sites have been rebuilt with new modern facilities. Drop into the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre for park information or buy a star chart to enjoy our starry nights.

Highlights in this park

2 bushwalkers have a snack on Fans Horizon walking track in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Leah Pippos © OEH

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Fans Horizon walking track

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A hiker on Bluff Mountain's summit with mountainous landscape in the distance. Photo: Eveline Chan © Eveline Chan

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Bluff Mountain walking track

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View past rock ledge to volcanic spires and mountains stretching into the distance. Photo: May Fleming © May Fleming

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Grand High Tops lookout

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Warrumbungle Visitor Centre, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo © Robert Mulally

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Warrumbungle Visitor Centre

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A camper at Balor Hut campground in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: OEH

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Balor Hut campground

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The Breadknife and HighTops at sunset, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Copyright Simone Cottrell

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Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk

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Burbie Camp, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: OEH

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Burbie Camp

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Tents at Camp Blackman in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Simone Cottrell/RBG

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Camp Blackman

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Signs at Pincham carpark, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Robert Cleary/DPIE

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Camp Pincham

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Camp Waalay, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary/DPIE

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Camp Walaay group campground

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A group enjoying a picnic beside their car at Canyon picnic area, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Simone Cottrell © shared OEH and photographer

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Canyon picnic area

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Baradine car touring route, Coonabarabran. Photo: Rob Cleary.

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Coonabarabran - Baradine - Warrumbungle drive

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Coonabarabran car touring route, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: OEH

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Coonabarabran - Warrumbungle - Tooraweenah drive

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Ogma campground, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo:Dina Bullivant/NSW Government

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Ogma Gap campground

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Mountain views along Wambelong Nature track, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo © Rob Cleary

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Wambelong Nature walking track

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A man standing next to a tree looking at the Warrumbungle landscape at Whitegum lookout in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Simone Cottrell © OEH

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Whitegum lookout

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'Deep Space' - the night sky over Warrumbungle National Park, filled with stars and constellations. Photo: B Heaton © the photographer

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Explore the Dark Sky

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Tara Cave, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Matthew Piper. © DPE

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Tara Cave walking track

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Walk on the wild side tour Warrumbungles. Photo: Leah Pippos © DPE

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Walk on the wild side at the Warrumbungles

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A view of the starry night sky in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo © Rob Mulally

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Warrumbungles 4-day guided adventure

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Whitegum lookout walking track, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Blake McCarthy © DPE

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Whitegum lookout walking track

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Camp Wambelong, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary/DPIE

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Camp Wambelong

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Historic farming equipment at Gunneemooroo campground in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary/DPIE

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Gunneemooroo campground

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Warrumbungle Environmental Education Centre, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo © Rob Cleary

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Warrumbungle Environmental Education Centre

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View past a rocky ledge to distant peaks, domes and plains at Bluff Mountain lookout in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: May Fleming © May Fleming

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Bluff Mountain lookout

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Camping area at Danu camp, set in rugged landscape of bushes, trees and rock formations. Photo: Blake McCarthy © DPIE

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Danu camp

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Camping area at Dows camp, set in rugged landscape of bushes and trees. Photo: Blake McCarthy © DPIE

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Dows camp

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Sweeping view of volcanic peaks and spires from Fans Horizon lookout on Balgatan Mountain, in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Leah Pippos © DPIE

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Fans Horizon lookout

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View past flowering shrubs to volcanic ridges and peaks in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Leah Pippos © DPIE

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Febar Tor

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View of volcanic spires and domes emerging from dry forest in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Simone Cottrell © RGB

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Goulds Circuit walking track

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Park sign for Hurleys camp along the paved Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk, in Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran. Photo: Blake McCarthy © DPIE

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Hurleys camp

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Panorama of rugged mountain peaks and domes in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: May Fleming © May Fleming

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Macha Tor

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View of grass trees, rocky summit and distant plains. Photo: May Fleming © May Fleming

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Mount Exmouth lookout

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View of volcanic landscape cloaked in woodland in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: May Fleming © DPIE

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Spirey View lookout

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Belougery Split Rock walking track, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo © Sue Brookhouse

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Belougery Split Rock walking track

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A family walking on stepping stones along Burbie Canyon walking track in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Simone Cottrell © OEH and photographer

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Burbie Canyon walking track

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Mount Exmouth walking track, Warrumbungle National Park. Photo © Sue Brookhouse

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Mount Exmouth walking track

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Two visitors being advised by an NPWS worker at the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre. Photo: Leah Pippos © DPIE

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Volunteer at Warrumbungle Visitor Centre

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Dark Sky Parks

Warrumbungle National Park is Australia's first Dark Sky Park, renowned for its crystal clear starry skies. Learn more about Dark Sky Parks and why they're special.

Starry night sky in Warrumbungle National Park. Photo: Colin Whelan

 

Epic heights and starry nights

The Warrumbungles are an astronomers’ and star lovers’ dream. This Dark Sky Park has zero light pollution, so the volcanic mountain landscapes and starry skies are out of this world.

Two young women hiking in Warrumbungle National Park along Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk. Photo: Robert Mulally

General enquiries

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  • 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.

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day.

    Buy annual pass
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Camping and accommodation (11)

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