Gibraltar Range Overnight Hike

Gibraltar Range national park – world heritage overnight walk
What
An introductory overnight trip in the spectacular Gibralter Range National Park, approximately 2 hours north east of Armidale. The plan is to do an easy 2 day walk along part of the Gibralter world heritage walk.
There will be ample opportunities for off track side trips to granite domes, waterfalls and hanging swamps. Additionally, after arriving at the campsite there is opportunity to explore old mine workings and rock hop down a gorge.
When: 10-11 of May 2025
Itinerary
- Saturday
o Leave Armidale early approx. 0800
o Drive to Gibralter range
o Optional car shuffle, depending on number of people and vehicles
o Walk to campsite plus side trips
o Explore
- Sunday
o walk to car
o Return home
Gear/equipment: - contact Andrew Woolley if you need or want advice or to hire gear from the club. Note there is a limited supply.
Food
o 2 lightweight hiking dinners (1 as a spare)
o Snacks
o 2x lunches
o 1x breakfast
o Utensils
o Bowl/plate
o Cooking equipment
Water
Will be available at campsite, and earlier in the day. Bring 3 L and some form of purification e.g chlorine tablets or LifeStraw.
Equipment
o Tent (can share or hire)
o Sleeping bag (can hire)
o Sleeping mat (can hire)
o Warm clothes (jumper, beanie, gloves long clothes to wear to bed)
o Overnight hiking back pack
o Rain coat
o Hiking boots or comfortable joggers
o torch
Transport:
As it is a significant drive carpooling is suggested and the plan is to leave early 0800 Saturday morning after meeting at sport UNE.

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