Log 7-03 Coolah

Coolah Tops National Park began life in 1996, up until then it was a state forest.

We left Dunedoo around 10:30 A.M. for the 86 k drive, the last 16 or so of which was a good, if somewhat rocky dirt road, once again 2nd & 3rd gear all the way, arriving at our destination around 1:45 P.M. . On our way to The Barracks camping ground where we settled for the night, we stopped off for a look at Norfolk Falls, not much rain lately but they were still nice to see, tumbling over the ledge into the pool far below. The walk was only a k each way but with plenty of steps to make it interesting.

Arriving at the camp ground we set up for the night, lunch, a walk around the area & some relaxing reading time filled in the afternoon, no people sounds, just the sounds of the bush. Around 5:00 the wallabies appeared, ignoring us as they ate. It was great just to sit & observe them.

            Next morning we went for a walk to see the giant blackboys, there had been much damage due to bush fires but still they were majestic to see, some up to 4 m tall. Returning to camp we had morning tea & headed off. It was beautiful in the bush but the serenity of the area was destroyed by the raucous cacophony of the multitude of sulphur crested cockatoos. Next stop, the Warrumbungles.

Norfolk Falls

Greeting committee

What's for dinner

A small part of the flock

A trip to the loo my darlin'

White girl, black boy

A few more of the little fella's

Back to camp

The road in