Wambelong Nature Circuit

Starting from the Canyon picnic area off John Renshaw Parkway, Warrumbungle, this walk takes you on a circuit in the central section of Warrumbungle National Park. A lovely short trail that offers you a tranquil experience, this circuit lets you view some ancient rock formations and spires along with many animals. Kangaroos, emus and koalas reside in the area as well as red-winged parrots and brown falcons. Take your time and enjoy the landscape, and maybe finish your journey with a nice picnic at the Canyon picnic area. Sheltered picnic tables and BBQs are present. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

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Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Wambelong Nature Trail.
	After another 120 m turn right, to head along Wambelong Nature Trail.
	After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Wambelong Nature Trail.
	After another 180 m (at the intersection of Wambelong Nature Trail & Blackman Trail) continue straight, to head along Wambelong Nature Trail. After another 20 m cross the ford. After another 270 m continue straight, to head along Wambelong Nature Trail.
	After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Wambelong Nature Trail. After another 280 m continue straight, to head along Wambelong Nature Trail.
	After another 190 m continue straight, to head along Wambelong Nature Trail.
	After another 95 m veer right, to head along Wambelong Nature Trail.
	After another 120 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wambelong Nature Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.4 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Coonabarabran Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  21°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Clear. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  1°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning, mainly in the south. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then tending south to southwesterly in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 4 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 2:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  5°C → 24°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of fog in the south in the early morning. Areas of morning frost. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then tending north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 2 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  4°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of morning frost on the southern slopes. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning then tending west to southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching 22 to 28.
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  3°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning frost in the south. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 24.
  
  Sunday 22 September
  
  4°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Monday 23 September
  
  4°C → 24°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Warrumbungle National Park alerts
  Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground and aerial baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) carries out continuous ground 1080 baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors (CPE's) containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway. In addition to this, an aerial 1080 baiting program is also carried out every six weeks to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.
  All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 02 6843 4000.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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