BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Events Booking BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69abf5f99a349 SUMMARY:Northern NSW-Warrumbungles & Mt.Kaputar National Parks DESCRIPTION:{show accesslevels=\"Registered\"} Thirteen million years ago \, shaped by ancient volcanic activity the Warrumbungle and Kaputar ranges rise from NSW's Western Plains. The dramatic volcanic formations of the W arrumbungles offer fantastic hiking opportunities. The Grand High Tops wal k\, including the famous Breadknife is the signature walk for this area an d climbing Bluff Mountain offers breathtaking 360 degree views. Here are s ome examples of the walking opportunities: The Grand High Tops Circuit is 14.5kms and Bluff Mountain is 16kms\, both these walks are rated Hard. Oth er walks will range from shorter walks under 10kms as well as easier walks to enjoy the parks diverse habitats. The Warrumbungles was declared Austr alia's first Dark Sky Park with fantastic star gazing. Hopefully we will b e able to book a tour at Siding Spring Observatory on one of our days in t he Park. Closest towns are Dubbo &\; Coonabarabran. By contrast Mt. Kap utar National Park is more remote\, with high basalt cliffs\, windswept pe aks that form \"sky islands\" each with unique ecosystems in a high-altitu de climate. Mt Kaputar walks are shorter\, rated Easy or Medium grade. We may even sight the rare 20cm pink Kaputar slug! Narrabri is our closest to wn for provisions. Logistics for travelling on this trip are many and v aried. We suggest some possibilities. \;Plan A: \;Fly direct from Melbourne to Dubbo on Friday 17th April\, pick up hire SUV vehicles. Retur n Monday 27th April fly direct Dubbo to Melbourne. Approximate cost\, $200 0 including air fares\, vehicle hire\, accommodation. \;Plan B: \; This is for those who would like to make a more extended trip. If you driv e\, you will need a vehicle that is suitable to drive on rough/gravel road s\; SUV or tougher\, (no little cars). \; \;It's at least a solid 2-day drive to Dubbo from Melbourne\, we would all meet in Dubbo on the 17 th April to begin the adventure. Accommodation will be base-camping at the Warrumbungles &\; Kaputar with motel stays at the beginning (if requir ed) and ending of the trip in Dubbo. Participants will need to collaborate with each other managing the vehicle hire. Two large SUV's have been rese rved for the trip. Contact the leader (email preferred) for more informati on. If a member elects to drive\, there is the option of carpooling. For P lan A\, we have 10 places available\, Plan B\, more options for additional places. \; {/show} DTSTART:20260417T030000Z DTEND:20260427T020000Z DTSTAMP:20251116T222723Z ORGANIZER;CN=Melbourne Womens Walking Club:MAILTO:noreply@mwwc.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR