The Warrumbungle Range is a 130 km spur of the Great Dividing Range. This spectacular landscape was shaped by an ancient volcano, which has erode over millions of years. Old lava flows can be seen today at Mount Exmouth and Siding Spring Mountain, just outside the boundary of the park. Lava domes, where molten rock has bubbled to the surface and clogged up the source vent can be seen at Belougery Split Rock and Bluff Mountain.

One of the most famous features of the park is ‘The Breadknife’, known in geological terms as a ‘dyke’. Dykes are formed when magma is forced through a fault or crack in the earth’s surface. The magma solidified and over time the softer surrounding earth was eroded away. Today, what is left is the long silver of stone known as ‘The Breadknife’.
 

Bacon and Eggs (Dillwynia retorta)

The Warrumbungle National Park has 30 km of walking tracks, excellent lookouts and day-use picnic areas. There are ranger-guided walks and activities, Aboriginal cultural walks, children’s activities and slide evenings. Along the road from Coonabarabran to Warrumbungle is the outstanding Siding Spring Observatory.

Homestead accommodation is also available just outside Warrumbungle National Park.

There are a number of easy walking tracks including:

• Whitegum Lookout (1 km return)
• Gurianawa Track (less than 1 km return)
• Wambelong Nature Track (1 km circuit)
• Burbie Canyon (2 km or 3.5 km as a circuit)
• Spirey View (6.2 km return)
• Camp Blackman - various short walks (approximately 1.2 km)

Source NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

Check out our listing of Warrumbungle accommodation. In addition to our listed online travel guide information, contact the local tourism visitor centre for your destination for more attractions, tours, local maps and other information.