Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Start	From the Grand High Tops Track (-31.2961514,148.9946129)
Mode	Car
Directions	From , Coonabarabran.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Grand High Tops Track Start heading along Grand High Tops Track (a vehicle track). There is a car park (about 15 m back from the start). After 15 m head through the bollard.
	After another 15 m (from the Grand High Tops Track) veer left, to head along Grand High Tops Track. After another 25 m pass the sign (on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to the Fan's Horizon Lookout, perched atop the sandstone cliffs of Balgatan Mountain, offering expansive views over the unique rock formations of Belougery Spire, the Breadknife and Crater Bluff. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. At the intersection of Grand High Tops Track & Fans Horizon trail continue straight, to head along Grand High Tops Track.
	After another 3 m (from the Grand High Tops Track) continue straight, to head along Grand High Tops Track (a footpath). After another 235 m come to the "Camp Pincham" (80 m on your left). After another 250 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long)
	After another 200 m (from the Grand High Tops Track) continue straight, to head along Grand High Tops Track (a vehicle track). After another 8 m cross the Bridge 1 (about 15 m long) After another 215 m cross the Bridge 2 (about 15 m long)
	After another 105 m (from the Grand High Tops Track) continue straight, to head along Grand High Tops Track.
	After another 155 m (at the intersection of Grand High Tops Track & West Spirey Creek Track) continue straight, to head along Grand High Tops Track. Keep left. After another 320 m cross the Bridge 3 (about 10 m long)
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route along the Goulds Circuit, which climbs the rocky outcrops of Febar Tor and Macha Tor, offering sweeping views of Belougery Spire, the Breadknife, Crater Bluff and Bluff Mountain. To take the alternate route turn left here. Details below. After another 30 m (from the Grand High Tops Track) continue straight. After another 320 m cross the Bridge 4 (about 20 m long)
	After another 330 m (from the Grand High Tops Track) continue straight, to head along Grand High Tops Track.
	The alternate route finishes here. Turn left to rejoin the main route at the 2.4 km waypoint. Details below. After another 165 m (at the intersection of Grand High Tops Track & Gould's Circuit) continue straight, to head along Grand High Tops Track. After another 35 m cross the Bridge 5 (about 20 m long) After another 305 m cross the Bridge 6 (about 25 m long)
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to the Spirey View Lookout, which offers good views of Belougery Spire, the Breadknife and the Grand High Tops. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 190 m (from the Grand High Tops Track) continue straight, to head along Grand High Tops Track. After another 8 m cross the Bridge 7 (about 10 m long) After another 85 m cross the Bridge 8 (about 6 m long)
	After another 470 m (at the intersection of Grand High Tops Track & Hurleys Track) continue straight, to head along Grand High Tops Track. After another 235 m pass a "Wilsons Rest" (30 m on your left)., has no backrest.
	From the Grand High Tops Track veer right, to head along Grand High Tops Track. After another 360 m pass the "Sreng Boss" (50 m on your left). After another 125 m pass the picnic table (on your left). Then head up the wooden steps (about 110 m long) Then pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest.
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route along the Dadga Shortcut, which runs along the base of the Breadknife, passing Balor Hut. To take the alternate route turn right here. Details below. After another 15 m (at the intersection of Grand High Tops Track & Dagda Short Cut) turn left, to head along Grand High Tops Track (a walking track).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Breadknife Gap, a little-known lookout through a gap in the rock wall of the Breadknife, which offers stunning views of Balor Peak and the valley of Spirey Creek. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 440 m (from the Grand High Tops Track) turn left, to head along Grand High Tops Track. After another 90 m pass the "Lugh's Wall" (15 m on your right). After another 95 m pass the "The Fish Knife" (about 55 m ahead). After another 130 m come to the "Lugh's Throne".
	The alternate route finishes here. Veer right to rejoin the main route at the 5.8 km waypoint. Details below. After another 610 m (Dagda Gap) continue straight, to head along Dagda Bluff Corner Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to the summit of Bluff Mountain, which offers panoramic views of Belougery Spire, the Breadknife, Crater Bluff and Mount Exmouth. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 970 m (at the intersection of Nuada Saddle Track & Dagda Bluff Corner Track) turn right, to head along Nuada Saddle Track. Then come to the "Dows Camp" (25 m on your left). After another 600 m come to the "Dow's Lookout" (about 8 m ahead). After another 360 m come to the "Middle Spirey View". After another 115 m come to the "Kurrajong Corner" (15 m on your left). After another 310 m come to the "Point Wilderness" (9 m on your right).
	After another 690 m (at the intersection of Grand High Tops Track & West Spirey Creek Track) continue straight, to head along Grand High Tops Track. After another 15 m come to the "Ogma Camp" (6 m on your left). At the intersection of Grand High Tops Track & trail to Ogma Gap camp continue straight, to head along Grand High Tops Track.
	After another 430 m cross the ford.
	After another 90 m cross the ford.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to the Cathedral Arch, a 10 metre-high natural bridge rock formation connecting two outcrops, with a single white gum tree growing in the middle. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 580 m (at the intersection of Grand High Tops Track & Cathedral Arch Track) veer right, to head along Grand High Tops Track. After another 480 m come to the "Danu Camp".
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to the summit of Mount Exmouth, the highest peak in the Warrumbungles, which offers 360-degree views over the surrounding landscape. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Danu Camp turn right, to head along Burbie Trail (a vehicle track). After another 2.3 km come to the "Camp Burbie" (30 m on your right).
	After another 85 m cross the ford. From the Burbie Trail continue straight, to head along Burbie Trail.
	After another 1.3 km cross the ford. At the intersection of Burbie Trail & Burbie Creek continue straight, to head along Burbie Trail.
	After another 280 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Burbie Trail & Burbie Creek continue straight, to head along Burbie Trail.
	After another 235 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Burbie Trail & Burbie Creek continue straight, to head along Burbie Trail.
	After another 160 m (at the intersection of Burbie Trail & Burbie Canyon Walk) continue straight, to head along Burbie Trail.
	After another 50 m cross the ford. From the Burbie Trail continue straight, to head along Burbie Trail.
	After another 980 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Burbie Trail & Belougery Creek continue straight, to head along Burbie Trail.
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route along the Belougery Split Rock Circuit, which passes the summit of Belougery Split Rock, offering fantastic views of Belougery Spire, the Breadknife, the Grand High Tops and the Siding Spring Observatory. To take the alternate route turn sharp right here. Details below. After another 310 m (at the intersection of Burbie Trail & Belougery Split Rock Circuit) continue straight, to head along Burbie Trail.
	After another 200 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Burbie Trail & Belougery Creek continue straight, to head along Burbie Trail.
	After another 260 m (from the Burbie Trail) continue straight, to head along Burbie Trail. After another 30 m head through the bollard.
	From the Burbie Trail turn right (a service road). After another 6 m (from the Belougery Split Rock Circuit) veer left. After another 30 m pass the "Split Rock Car Park" (10 m on your left). After another 15 m continue straight. After another 60 m head through/around the gate.
	From the John Renshaw Parkway continue straight. After another 10 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 7 m turn right. After another 10 m find the "Camp Wambelong" (25 m on your left). Camp Wambelong Explore split rock and Grand High Tops. Booking required for large groups From the Old Woolshed to Canyon West Car park. veer right, to head along Old Woolshed to Canyon West Car park. (a walking track). After another 45 m pass the water tap (5 m on your left). After another 15 m to find the toilet.
	After another 240 m (at the intersection of John Renshaw Parkway & Old Woolshed to Canyon West Car park.) continue straight, to head along John Renshaw Parkway (a road).
	After another 180 m (from the John Renshaw Parkway) veer left (a walking track). After another 40 m (from the Old Woolshed to Canyon West Car park.) continue straight, to head along Old Woolshed to Canyon West Car park..
	After another 105 m continue straight. After another 50 m continue straight.
	After another 325 m turn right. After another 50 m pass the toilet (about 35 m ahead). Turn left.
	After another 55 m (from the Wambelong Nature Track) veer left, to head along Wambelong Nature Track (a walking track). After another 15 m pass the car park (on your right). Then pass the car park (on your left).
	After another 85 m (from the Wambelong Nature Track) veer right, to head along Wambelong Nature Track. After another 200 m head down the earthen steps
	After another 15 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Wambelong Nature Track & Wambelong Creek continue straight, to head along Wambelong Nature Track. Then head up the 3 earthen steps After another 65 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long) After another 115 m head up the 8 wooden steps (about 6 m long) Then head down the 6 wooden steps Then head down the 17 earthen steps (about 15 m long) After another 55 m head up the 18 earthen steps (about 15 m long) After another 10 m head down the 13 earthen steps (about 10 m long)
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Blackman Trail & Wambelong Nature Track) continue straight, to head along Blackman Trail.
	After another 70 m (from the Blackman Trail) continue straight, to head along Blackman Trail.
	After another 370 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Blackman Trail & Wambelong Creek continue straight, to head along Blackman Trail. After another 170 m pass the shelter (45 m on your left). Camp Blackman 1 Then pass the "Gas Barbecues and Shelter" (50 m on your left).
	From the Blackman Trail turn right (a service road). After another 35 m (from the Campers Link Track) turn right, to head along Campers Link Track (a walking track).
	After another 165 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Campers Link Track & Wambelong Creek continue straight, to head along Campers Link Track.
	After another 115 m (from the Campers Link Track) continue straight, to head along Campers Link Track.
	After another 790 m (from the Campers Link Track) continue straight, to head along Campers Link Track. After another 20 m head up the 6 surface|compacted steps (about 2 m long) After another 1 m (at the intersection of The Gurianawa Track & Campers Link Track) turn right, to head along The Gurianawa Track. After another 9 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 125 m head through/around the gate.
	From the The Gurianawa Track continue straight, to head along The Gurianawa Track. After another 65 m pass the toilet (on your left). Then pass the "Warrumbungle National Park Vistor Centre" (on your left). Mo-Su 09:00-16:00
	From the The Gurianawa Track veer right. After another 7 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 30 m turn right. After another 20 m continue straight. After another 6 m pass the "After-hours info & fees;Visitors Centre Carpark" (15 m on your right). After another 4 m continue straight.
	After another 7 m turn left.
	After another 25 m (from the The Gurianawa Track) continue straight. After another 15 m pass the car park (on your right). After another 40 m turn left. After another 290 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 10 m (from the John Renshaw Parkway) turn right, to head along John Renshaw Parkway (a road).
	After another 160 m (at the intersection of Pincham Road & John Renshaw Parkway) turn left, to head along Pincham Road (a vehicle track). After another 40 m head through/around the gate. After another 810 m pass the car park (10 m on your right).
	From the Pincham Road continue straight, to head along Pincham Road. After another 20 m pass the toilet (30 m on your right). After another 30 m head down the steps (about 20 m long)
	Continue another 5 m to find from the Grand High Tops Track at the end.

An optional side trip to the Fan's Horizon Lookout, perched atop the sandstone cliffs of Balgatan Mountain, offering expansive views over the unique rock formations of Belougery Spire, the Breadknife and Crater Bluff.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Fans Horizon trail & Grand High Tops Track Start heading along Fans Horizon trail (a walking track).
	After 110 m cross the ford. From the Fans Horizon trail continue straight, to head along Fans Horizon trail. After another 340 m head up the surface|gravel steps (about 1.1 km long)
	After another 225 m pass the "Fans Horizon" (about 15 m ahead). To your left. From the Fans Horizon trail turn right, to head along Fans Horizon trail.
	After another 115 m come to "Mamos Mountain". Continue another 0 m to find from the Fans Horizon trail at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1.8 km to the main route.

An alternate route along the Goulds Circuit, which climbs the rocky outcrops of Febar Tor and Macha Tor, offering sweeping views of Belougery Spire, the Breadknife, Crater Bluff and Bluff Mountain.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Grand High Tops Track Start (a walking track).
	After 55 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Gould's Circuit & Spirey Creek continue straight, to head along Gould's Circuit.
	After another 100 m cross the ford. From the Gould's Circuit veer right, to head along Gould's Circuit.
	After another 480 m cross the ford. From the Gould's Circuit continue straight, to head along Gould's Circuit.
	After another 180 m cross the ford. From the Gould's Circuit veer right, to head along Gould's Circuit.
	After another 550 m (at the intersection of Feba Tor Track & Gould's Circuit) turn right, to head along Feba Tor Track. After another 60 m come to the "Febar Tor".
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of Gould's Circuit & Feba Tor Track) continue straight, to head along Gould's Circuit.
	After another 720 m (at the intersection of Macha Tor Track & Gould's Circuit) turn right, to head along Macha Tor Track. After another 180 m come to the "Macha Tor".
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of Gould's Circuit & Macha Tor Track) turn right, to head along Gould's Circuit.
	Continue another 920 m to find at the intersection of Grand High Tops Track & Gould's Circuit at the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

An optional side trip to the Spirey View Lookout, which offers good views of Belougery Spire, the Breadknife and the Grand High Tops.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Grand High Tops Track Start (a walking track).
	After another 130 m veer left. After another 9 m come to "Spirey View Lookout". Continue another 0 m to find Spirey View Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 135 m to the main route.

An alternate route along the Dadga Shortcut, which runs along the base of the Breadknife, passing Balor Hut.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Dagda Short Cut & Grand High Tops Track Start heading along Dagda Short Cut (a steps). Then head down the wooden steps
	After another 80 m (from the Dagda Short Cut) turn right. After another 20 m come to the "Balor Hut" (6 m on your right). Then pass the water tap (about 7 m ahead). After another 10 m (from the Dagda Short Cut) turn right, to head along Dagda Short Cut.
	After another 410 m pass the "The Breadknife" (30 m on your left). After another 120 m come to the viewpoint.
	Continue another 530 m to find Dagda Gap at the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

An optional side trip to Breadknife Gap, a little-known lookout through a gap in the rock wall of the Breadknife, which offers stunning views of Balor Peak and the valley of Spirey Creek.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Grand High Tops Track Start (a walking track). After another 45 m come to "The Butter Knife". "Breadknife Gap".
	Continue another 0 m to find Breadknife Gap at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 45 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to the summit of Bluff Mountain, which offers panoramic views of Belougery Spire, the Breadknife, Crater Bluff and Mount Exmouth.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Bluff Mountain Track & Dagda Bluff Corner Track Start heading along Bluff Mountain Track (a walking track). After 30 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Bluff Mountain Track & Bluff Creek continue straight, to head along Bluff Mountain Track.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Bluff Mountain Track & Climbers path) veer left, to head along Bluff Mountain Track. After another 1.2 km come to "Freeguards Prospect".
	"Bluff Mountain". Continue another 0 m to find Freeguards Prospect at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1.3 km to the main route.

An optional side trip to the Cathedral Arch, a 10 metre-high natural bridge rock formation connecting two outcrops, with a single white gum tree growing in the middle.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Cathedral Arch Track & Grand High Tops Track Start heading along Cathedral Arch Track (a walking track). After 310 m pass the "Danu Dome" (about 60 m ahead).
	Continue another 220 m to find from the Cathedral Arch Track at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 530 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to the summit of Mount Exmouth, the highest peak in the Warrumbungles, which offers 360-degree views over the surrounding landscape.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Danu Camp Start heading along Mount Exmouth Track (a walking track).
	After 2.6 km pass the "Mount Exmouth" (on your left). After another 15 m come to a viewpoint. Continue another 0 m to find from the Mount Exmouth Track at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 2.6 km to the main route.

An alternate route along the Belougery Split Rock Circuit, which passes the summit of Belougery Split Rock, offering fantastic views of Belougery Spire, the Breadknife, the Grand High Tops and the Siding Spring Observatory.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Belougery Split Rock Circuit & Burbie Trail Start heading along Belougery Split Rock Circuit (a walking track).
	After 110 m cross the "Track junction". Track junction continue straight, to head along Belougery Split Rock Circuit.
	After another 430 m cross the ford. From the Belougery Split Rock Circuit continue straight, to head along Belougery Split Rock Circuit.
	After another 190 m cross the ford. From the Belougery Split Rock Circuit turn left, to head along Belougery Split Rock Circuit.
	After another 660 m (from the Belougery Split Rock Circuit) continue straight, to head along Belougery Split Rock Circuit. After another 6 m head through/around the gate. Then head up the 16 metal steps (about 5 m long)
	After another 350 m come to the "Belougery Split Rock".
	After another 345 m (from the Belougery Split Rock Circuit) turn left, to head along Belougery Split Rock Circuit. After another 730 m pass the summit (75 m on your left).
	After another 1.1 km (from the Belougery Split Rock Circuit) continue straight, to head along Belougery Split Rock Circuit. Continue another 10 m to find from the Belougery Split Rock Circuit at the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Warrumbungles Circuit


Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	21.6 km
Time	8 h to 3 days
Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route






Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	270 m	Camp Pincham
Seat	3.8 km	Wilsons Rest
Seat	4.4 km	[seat]
Tourism|alpine_hut	4.4 km + 100 m	Balor Hut
Camp site	6.7 km	Dows Camp
Camp site	8.8 km	Ogma Camp
Camp site	10.4 km	Danu Camp
Camp site	12.7 km	Camp Burbie
Campsite	16.6 km	Camp Wambelong
Toilet	16.6 km	[toilet]
Toilet	17.6 km	[toilet]
Shelter	18.9 km	[shelter]
Seat	20 km	[seat]
Toilet	20.1 km	[toilet]
Toilet	21.6 km	[toilet]

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