DANDRY GORGE WWW.WARRUMBUNGLEREGION.COM.AU PILLIGA FOREST The Pilliga Forest is an iconic Australian landscape offering rugged beauty on a grand scale. Sometimes called the Pilliga Scrub, the forest is made up of Pilliga Nature Reserve, Timmallallie National Park, Pilliga West, and East State Conservation Areas. Close to the town of Baradine, Pilliga is a vast forest that spans more than half a million hectares and features 2000 kilometres of public access trails, so there’s a lot to explore either by foot or car. Set up camp at the free Dandry Gorge campground, with the rewarding Sculptures in the Scrub walk close by. Be sure to take a guided Discovery Tour of Sandstone Caves to find out about this important Aboriginal site and the Gamilaroi people’s connections to this ancient landscape. As you walk or drive, or even take to the sky in a helicopter, keep your eyes out for some of the park’s resident birds and wildlife, including rare Barking Owls and Malleefowls. Experience RE S T 13 1 Unlock one of the Pilliga’s hidden gems, Sandstone Caves, with a short walk around the site 2 Throw a couple of snags on the barbie at the Salt Caves and climb the fire tower for amazing views of the Pilliga above the vast treetop canopy 3 Spot a Glossy Black Cockatoo along one of the bird routes 4 Enjoy the stunning Aboriginal artwork along the Sculptures in the Scrub walk at Dandry Gorge 5 Wildflowers put on a wonderful show in the Pilliga, especially during Spring TOP 5 NOTE: Sandstone Caves is very special to the local Aboriginal people and they ask that visitors treat the area respectfully. Please tread carefully and stay on the track to preserve Sandstone Caves for future generations.
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