FREEDOM CAMP OF THE MONTH
Just 28km down the Killarney Gap Road , in the Narrabri Shire , is Sawn Rocks , in Mt Kaputar National Park . These very unusual rock formations look like a wall of pipes . Known as ‘ organ piping ’, they are perfectly aligned . The pentagonal basalt crystals resulted from slow , even cooling of the molten rock . They are 40m of vertical evidence of a volcanic past .
Sawn Rocks has a 750m walking track and a platform , a picnic area with shelters , barbecues and a toilet .
Further budget camping areas are located at Bark Hut and Dawsons Spring , in the middle of the national park . In the far north of the park , you can also visit the spectacular Waa Gorge .
Rocky Creek Glacial Area ( pic : Nicole Piper )
Pick up a brochure from Bingara Tourist Information Centre . Bingara has beautiful free riverside camping , so allocate plenty of time to explore this super-friendly town .
The New England Tablelands is filled with villages and regional centres to explore . Whether you are a foodie , hiker , fisher or history lover , there is plenty here for you .
Narrabri Information Centre is another great place to visit , where you can operate a cotton picker for free !
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