Warrumbungles, please RSVP, expressions of interest no longer required

A huge thanks to Caron for the information she has supplied for this event. I have basically stolen all of it. Changes will be made as circumstances dictate. including minor date changes.
Accommodation twin share will be around $600

> Another exciting trip, I am posting to gauge interest so I can calculate costs more accurately.
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> Accommodation Costs: Approx $600
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> Food: we will discuss food before leaving.

> Day 1 – Drive to Accommodation, the Mountain View Motel, Coonabarabran: https://warrumbungle.com/
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> Day 2 - Check in to the Warrumbungle’s National Park visitors centre to collect our maps and pay our National Parks Fees ($8.00 per day per vehicle).
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> We head out in the afternoon for a great introductory walk up and around Goulds Circuit walking track to Febar and Macha Tors lookouts.

> Today we’ll also set our sights on the stars with a visit to Siding Springs Observatory and hopefully during the evening we will be entertained by local astronomers from the nearby Milroy Observatory.

> Day 3 - 14.5kms (Grade 4)
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> Long walk day - head around the Grand High Tops circuit (including Bluff Mountain if the group moves well) this walk needs to be done in an anticlockwise circuit starting up Spirey creek track. This walk begins with a moderately long and rocky climb. We then have a choice at Ogma Gap to do the optional extra out and back up Bluff Mountain (1.3km return) which is a slightly steeper and rocky trail that leads to the summit. Once back at Ogma gap, we continue along the Grand High Tops circuit, passing many extraordinary rock formations including the famous Bread Knife. As the trail descends, it is assisted by long sections of stairs which make the downhill sections easier on those tired and wobbly legs. Head back to the accommodation in mid-afternoon and relax and enjoy a nice glass of RED or Coke =)

> Day 4 - 8.2kms (Grade 3&4)
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> Today we will start very early for the adventure of a pre-dawn walk to enjoy the sunrise from the Fans Horizon lookout. This short 3.6km (Grade 3) return walk is a great pathway but be prepared for numerous stairs to warm up those morning legs. After sunrise and lots of photos, we will make our way back down to relax and enjoy a leisurely morning breakfast picnic in the park, with tea, coffee and a selection of breakfast delights. We’ll then head off around Belougery Split Rock Circuit 4.6km loop (Grade 4) for our slowest and rockiest walk. This walk has an optional 800m ascent to the summit and has spectacular views from many locations around the loop.

> Day 8 - 2kms (Grade 3)

> Today we are packing up and heading for a short drive out to Piliga Sandstone Caves and a very pleasant and flat short walk. This is quite different from the nearby rocky extrusions of the Warrumbungles, and you’ll find formations at the sandstone caves quite interesting. We’ll then jump on board for the drive home.