Hello Again,

Coonabarabran, quite a month full to say, but a modern and friendly town on the Castleregh River. Known as the gate way to the Warrumbungles. A rugged mountain arc around the city. The National Park has rocky spires and deep gorges. We were up early this morning and drove out the Warrumbungles, taking a snack with us, we decided to climb to the top. Well what a climb but worth it. When we got to the top we expected to be by ourselves to sit and enjoy the view but climbing the last little bit coming around the corner of a rock there was this man sitting eating an apple. It was a rough walk and a few musles that hadnt been used for a while certainly got a workout.

 

The rock above is called the breadknife standing on its own is 90m high rock wall, to narrow to climb, still fasinating to see,we walked up be side it though, as you can see the view was great. we sat for a while watching a small goanna pinching bird eggs out of a nest. It was a round trip as we were able to walk up one side then down the other side, catching sight of many birds and the different flowers on the way.






Once we were down we had our lunch before exploring the area. Like going to see the telescope which is situated up in the mountains interesting seeing how it works but would have been good to back at night to have a look through.

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The scenery back to Coonabarabran was lovely and we found some good spots for camping next time we come through this way.

I was able to capture this beautiful coloured Moth.

 

And the wild flowers in this photo with the greenery around, just love it.  So back to the van for a hot shower and an early night.

So hope you enjoy Coonabarabran.