Burbie Canyon Walking Track

Starting from Burbie Canyon Car park this return walk takes you through a sandstone gorge, along and across Burbie Creek several times. This is a great family walk and an amazing spot for birdwatchers. From peregrine falcons (fastest birds in the world) to turquoise parrots, many bird species can be seen here. You can also come across red-necked and swamp wallabies, or even a koala if you look carefully (and get a bit lucky). Coming in spring may be a good idea due to the increased wildflower population. Let us begin by acknowledging the Kamilaroi & Weilwan people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-31.2780231,148.9711003)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Castlereagh Street, A39 Turn on to Newell Highway, A39, B55 then drive for 39.3 km Turn left onto John Renshaw Parkway, 1 and drive for another 28.3 km Turn right onto John Renshaw Parkway, 1 and drive for another 10.9 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Burbie Canyon Carpark (on John Renshaw Parkway), head towards the slanted sign. Pass by the said sign (to your left) and head along the dirt track uphill. Follow the said track as it meanders along the creek to continue along Burbie Canyon Walking Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 20 m pass the "Burbie Canyon Carpark" (35 m on your left). After another 420 m cross the ford. After another 410 m cross the ford. After another 210 m cross the ford. After another 55 m cross the ford.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.1 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Burbie Canyon Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.3 km
Time	40 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Coonabarabran Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 22 Jul
  
  Showers.
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Wednesday 23 Jul
  
  6°C → 16°C
  Showers easing then sunny.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Medium chance of showers in the early morning. Mostly sunny day. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon.
  Fire Danger: No Rating
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:40am to 12:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 24 Jul
  
  -2°C → 15°C
  Morning frost. Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Patchy morning frost. Light winds.
  
  Friday 25 Jul
  
  -2°C → 15°C
  Morning frost. Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Patchy morning frost. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the evening. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Saturday 26 Jul
  
  5°C → 15°C
  Rain.
  95% chance of rain
  10 → 25mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the morning. Winds northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h turning northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the day then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon.
  
  Sunday 27 Jul
  
  2°C → 11°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Monday 28 Jul
  
  2°C → 13°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending westerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Tuesday 29 Jul
  
  -1°C → 14°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Notice of 1080 aerial and ground baiting program
  
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service carries out ongoing 1080 ground baiting in Warrumbungle National Park for the control of foxes. Meat baits and canid pest ejectors containing 1080 sodium fluoroacetate poison are laid in the Park. In addition to this, an aerial baiting program is also carried out periodically to reach inaccessible areas also north of Timor Road/John Renshaw Parkway.
  
  All baiting locations will be identifiable by signs.
  
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  
  This program protects the endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby. For more information, contact the NPWS Castlereagh area office on 6842 1311

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