Grand High Tops Track, Trail in Warrumbungle National Park, New South Wales, Australia
The Grand High Tops Track is a loop trail in Warrumbungle National Park, in the Gilgandra Shire of New South Wales. It winds through volcanic terrain, passing rocky ridges, creek valleys, and formations such as Belougery Spire, Crater Bluff, and the Breadknife rock wall.
The rock formations along the trail were created by volcanic activity hundreds of millions of years ago, when lava pushed through cracks in the earth and cooled into hard rock. The Warrumbungle area has been home to Aboriginal Australians for thousands of years, who hold deep connections to the land and its features.
The Grand High Tops Track draws birdwatchers who come to spot wedge-tailed eagles soaring above the cliffs and hear peregrine falcons calling as they hunt. In spring, the slopes along the path fill with wildflowers in shades of purple, white, yellow, and orange.
The trail starts from Pincham carpark, south of John Renshaw Parkway, and an early start helps with the steep sections before the heat of the day builds. Bring plenty of water, sturdy footwear, and sun protection, and let someone know your plans before heading out.
Near Ogma Gap, Dows Camp offers a view of Bluff Mountain, which is a large lava dome that rises above the surrounding terrain. The Breadknife rock wall is so narrow that you can see right through the gap from one side to the other as you pass it on the trail.
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