Come-along and join Pat’s Pilliga Tag-a-long Tour

National Parks association, Armidale Branch invite you to join Pat Schultz on a tag-a-long tour of the culturally and ecologically significant & wonderful Pilliga Forest. The proposed program is flexible and depends on numbers attending and weather conditions.

If time permits it is most enjoyable to have a day at the Pilliga Hot Bore Baths prior to the tour.

Arrive at Pilliga village on to camp & relax at Pilliga hot bore baths ($5) or book into the Pilliga Pub, the pub has two family rooms Phone 0428671182 for bookings. Dinner may be available at the pub. Friday afternoon arrive at Pilliga Pottery

• Saturday — Leave at 8.30am Drive to Baradine Forest Discovery Centre, with interesting displays and the history of The Pilliga, then on to Sculptures in the Scrub or the Salt Cave & the Fire tower for expansive views across forest vista to Warrumbungle and Nandewar ranges. If time permits visit Gamilaraay Sculpture Walk and possibly the Sandstone Caves. Stay at Barkala Homestay (Pilliga Pottery) where camping, private room or share a room in unique accommodation is available and dine in the Blue Wren Cafe.
• Sunday — Leave at 8.30am to tour Santos coal seam gas fields & infrastructure, accompanied by a local Pilliga resident who will share their love and knowledge of Pilliga biodiversity and give an update on the controversial Narrabri Gas Project impacting on the forest, surrounding farmlands & the serious risks to the Great Artesian Basin For those with commitments the tour ends to allow travel home on Friday afternoon or for those staying the accommodation is the same as for Thursday night.
• Monday — For those who have more time, we’ll visit any destinations missed on Saturday or meet the Interests of participants, for example bushwalks and other related activities.

For further information please contact Pat Schultz on {mobile prefix oh for}28 725 852

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