Date: Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August 2017
Where to: The Pilliga near Coonabarabran – one of the iconic landscapes of the Australian inland.
ITINERARY
Saturday 19th August
Arrive Coonabarabran and check in to the John Oxley Caravan Park. Early dinner. 7.00pm one and a half hour night viewing tour at the Warrumbungle Observatory. See information below.
Sunday 20th August
9.15am Meet at the Coonabarabran Tourist Information Centre. BYO morning tea. Drive to the Sandstone Caves and do the 2km medium grade walk. Then drive (about 30ks unsealed) to the Sculptures in the Scrub at Dandry Gorge and do the 3km medium grade walk. Picnic lunch in the Gorge. Drive (about 35ks unsealed) to the Salt Caves and the Lookout Tower which has the most amazing view of the landscape.
For those not wanting to stay overnight, meet at the Coonabarabran Tourist Information Centre at 9.15am on Sunday morning.
John Oxley Caravan Park can be contacted on (02) 6842 1635. For information and prices of cabins and camping (powered and unpowered sites) visit johnoxleycvn.net
Warrumbungle Observatory is a private observatory located in the foothills of the Warrumbungle Mountains 9km from Coonabarabran. Cost is adult $24.00, Senior $22.00, Child (u 18) $12.00
Photos can be taken through the 20″ telescope with Nikon or Canon SLR cameras for one hour after the show at an additional cost.
For more information visit tenbyobservatory.com
Leaders: Peter & Annette Bruce
RSVP: 0439 928 524 (especially if you would like to book in for the night sky tour).