Bushranger Country: Back in the 1860s, the town of Forbes was the scene of a relatively short but extremely dynamic goldrush. Forbes and the surrounding areas became the stomping ground of a number of bushrangers, of which Frank Gardiner, John Gilbert and Ben Hall were the most famous. The site of their most daring heist, the place where Hall was shot dead, and Hall's grave, are among the many reminders in the area of these famous outlaws and the goldrush that fuelled their activities.
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Warrumbungle Ranges: Close to the town of Coonabarabran, the Warrumbungle Range is a dramatic jumble of craggy spires, domes, vast plateaus, forested ridges, towering dykes and deep gorges. 13 million years of rain, wind and ice have eaten away at the structure revealing the skeleton of the Warrumbungle Volcano. A series of walking paths give access to this fascinating mountain range. Maps and trails guides are available from the National Parks information centre.
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Whungee Canyon
Wollemi National Park: this park is practically without peer as an area for getting outdoors and going advenuturing. It contains the largest remaining area of wilderness in NSW. Wollemi covers a huge area, and both short day walks and extended walks of a week or more are possible in the park. Beyond its boundaries, there is an intense feeling of remoteness. Weeks can be spent bushwalking, canyoning and climbing in various areas of Wollemi without covering previously covered ground.
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