We do require non members, as well as inexperienced members, to contact the walk leader first to get their approval to attend the clubwalk.

Please advise the activity leader of your experience level in relation to the proposed walk. It will also allow the activity leader to discuss walk and other requirements with you.

Warrumbungle National Park – Thu 10th to Sun 13th April 2008 (Toowoomba Show Weekend)
Walk Leader	Jason Stone
Contact Details	0416 346648
Rating	various, see detail below
Travel Distance	by bus. approx 7.5 hours drive one way.
Start Time	6:00am Thursday from Rodney and Melissa's home at 105 Ramsay Street Click here for map
Details	When the vast Warrumbungle shield volcano of central western NSW went quiet 13 million years ago amidst the night-time calls of Gondwana’s fading mega-fauna, erosion gained the upper hand in a titanic struggle with an inevitable outcome. Today, we can see a snapshot of this ongoing geological process, exposing mountains and spires which jut forth like the ancient fossil skeletal remains of mammoth dreamtime creatures. The night-time universe which has silently observed this millennial show is now subject to its own scrutiny from the nearby Siding Spring observatory, peering silently skyward from its lofty mountain pinnacle. If not for its remoteness, I suspect we’d be regularly frequenting the Warrumbungles, but for now must enjoy what we can over the 4 day Show Holiday Weekend (for those who can take the Friday off work). We’re arranging a bus (likely cost $45 per person), so if you’ve not already registered your interest for this trip then please call immediately. We’re also relying upon those already registered to maintain their place on the bus. Meet at 6am at Rodney & Melissa’s place 105 Ramsay St (you can park out the back). Suggest you bring a book or group game for the 7 hour drive via Goondiwindi and Coonabarabran – and some treats for the bus drivers! Base campers will be at Camp Blackman, which includes facilities, timed hot showers and likely ranger slide nights during school holidays. Fireplaces are available, but no cooking facilities, and it could become a busy area with the start of NSW school holidays. There are a range of spectacular walks around the park suiting different skill levels, so base-campers can self-regulate their walking activities. Camping costs $$5/$3 adult/child per night, and there is a $7 per night vehicle fee. Upon arrival, pack-walkers will set out and enjoy some remote campsites for two or three nights. This will give us the opportunity to explore the impressive Breadknife rock formation, Mt Exmouth, Crater Bluff, and other fascinating features of the Grand High Tops area. We expect the pack walk will be rated M36, with up to 10km trekking per day (or more with voluntary side trips) including some reasonable climbs. Water should be available at each of the campsites, but pack-walkers should be prepared to carry extra just in case. Having spent the weekend admiring sunlight glinting from the impressive dome of the distant observatory, the reunited group ought to drop into the visitor’s centre Sunday morning on the way home for a well-rounded experience. For this long weekend we welcome any good-natured and self-reliant soul prepared for warm crisp days and chilly nights, and pack walkers with a sense of adventure and the stamina to reach and explore the high country of this amazing region. Bus passengers and intending pack walkers should contact Andrew or I to confirm. We look forward to your company on this adventure. Jason Stone – 0416 346648 jason@spirituality.net.au Andrew Mills – 46380840