Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk
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NSW Parks and Wildlife Service, Simone Cottrell & Chinmoy Mukerjee
NSW Parks and Wildlife Service, Simone Cottrell & Chinmoy Mukerjee
NSW Parks and Wildlife Service, Simone Cottrell & Chinmoy Mukerjee
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Overview
Highlights
Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk is a must-do bucket list experience if you enjoy longer day hikes, located in the Warrumbungle's, New South Wales. This iconic Warrumbungle National Park walk is famous for its wildlife and vistas of rugged volcanic landscape.
Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk is the jewel in the glistening crown and is must do for bush walkers who love a challenge with their scenery. The track follows Spirey Creek before climbing steeply to give close encounters with iconic formations such as Belougery Spire, Bress Peak and Crater Bluff. Passing Balor Hut campground on your way up, stop for a picnic and take in one of the best panoramas in NSW.
After the breathtaking Grand High Tops summit, continue on towards Western High Tops and Ogma Gap campground, you’ll pass Dows Camp on the way for a look at the impressive Bluff Mountain. To complete the 14.5 kilometre loop, follow West Spirey track back to Pincham carpark. Alternatively, you can take a shorter 12.5 kilometre return to Pincham carpark via Dagda Shortcut.
In spring, walkers will be treated to a wildflower display of purple hoveas, white daisy bushes, yellow wattles and orange pea flowers. A haven for birdwatchers, be sure to look for wedge-tailed eagles soaring high above the cliffs and listen out for the screech of peregrine falcons.
Activities
- Hiking / bush walking
- Sight-seeing
- Picnics
Facilities
- Walking trail - 14.5km loop | grade 4 | 5-6 hours
- Car park
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the local visitor information centre for the most up to date information.
- Stay safe and get the most out of your visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements when outside exploring.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food, fuel and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- National park fees may apply for national parks in Australia. Check the parks website for bookings and/ or further details.
- Entry fees may change at anytime at the discretion of Parks and Wildlife Services, check their website for the most up to date information.
Photo & content credits: ©State of New South Wales and Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) [2024] Simone Cottrell & Chinmoy Mukerjee
Location & Supplier
Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk
Address: Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk, Pincham Rd, Warrumbungle NSW 2828
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