I drive west from Coonabarabran.
All roads through the park are bitumen allowing 2wd access.
My first stop is Whitegum Lookout.
This 1km return path will lead you to a panoramic view of the Warrumbungles.
There are several campsites to choose from but the best facilities are at Camp Blackman.
It has hot showers with flushing toilets, a Communal cooking area with Gas BBQ’s,
and both unpowered and powered sites for camping.
Close by is the Canyon picnic area.
This is a free day use area with bbq’s and views of split rock.
For bushwalking there are 2 main areas the tracks start from.
The first is Pincham carpark where the Grand High tips circuit begins.
There are 3 levels of parking just like this.
Drive further and you’ll come to split rock picnic area.
From here you can access 2 walks including the Split rock circuit.
This is the mountain I’ve chosen to climb today.
It’s a 4.6km return track.
The track is quite narrow and steep though you’ll have plenty of views to enjoy when
you stop to rest along the way..
Some minor rock climbing will be necessary to make it to the summit.
I’ve made it to the top of Split Rock in the Warrumbungle’s.
It’s quite an impressive view up here.
To think all this area was once a volcano.
The peaks you see up there were the magma chambers which were the hardest rock and everything
else around it has eroded away into the gullies down below.
I’ll give you a quick look of what’s here.
Absolutely beautiful day for it.
Wasn’t sure I was going to make it at first there’s a little bit of rock climbing up
the face edge.
It’s pretty basic but I pushed through and it’s well worth the effort.
Have to gradually work my way back down now.
I might just sit up here a bit longer and have some lunch.
Beautiful.