Warrumbungle National Park

Warrumbungle National Park is a heritage-listed national park in central northern New South Wales, within Warrumbungle Shire near Coonabarabran, about 500 km northwest of Sydney. Established in 1953, it preserves dramatic volcanic remnants including the Breadknife and Grand High Tops formed 13-17 million years ago. Recognised as Australia's first Dark Sky Park, it is renowned for bushwalking, wildlife viewing and stargazing, and is listed on the National Heritage List for its geological significance.

Visitors can expect a rugged volcanic landscape of sharp ridges, domes, spires and forested valleys with extensive bushwalking tracks ranging from short walks to challenging summit hikes. The park offers panoramic lookouts, native wildlife and birdlife, campgrounds and picnic areas, a visitor centre with interpretive displays, and exceptionally dark night skies ideal for stargazing near Siding Spring Observatory. Terrain is natural and often steep with exposed rock formations.