The magnificent Sawn Rocks are one of Australia's best examples of a rock formation called 'organ-piping' - because they look like a wall of giant organ pipes. They are a fascinating reminder of Mount Kaputar's volcanic past.
It's a short and easy 15-minute walk along the shady track to the lookout at the foot of Sawn Rocks. To get the perfect photograph, it's worth timing your visit to reach the rocks after midday when the sun is shining directly on the striking cliff face. Treat yourself to a well deserved picnic or barbecue at the lovely Sawn Rocks picnic area on your return.
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A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the
AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Mount Kaputar National Park.
Sawn Rocks picnic area is in the Sawn Rocks precinct of Mount Kaputar National Park.To get there from Narrabri:Drive 3km north along the Newell Highway towards Moree, then turn right into Killarney Gap Road (Bingara Road).After about 35km, you’ll see the Sawn Rocks turn-off on the right.To get there from Bingara:Drive approximately 65km east along Killarney Gap RoadYou’ll see the Sawn Rocks turn-off on the left. Parking Parking is available at Sawn Rocks
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Accommodation nearby
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Nearby towns: Baan Baa, Baradine, Bellata, Bingara, Bundarra, Coonabarabran, Gunnedah, Manilla, Moree, Narrabri, Walgett, Wee Waa
About the region
With camping, cycling, walking, horse riding and bird watching waiting for you on this scenic mountain range, Mount Kaputar is a fantastic wilderness escape in NSW. Be awed by towering forests, breathtaking rock formations and stunning scenery at Mount Kaputar National Park. Roughly 1 hour's drive from Narrabri in northern NSW, Mount Kaputar is an explorer's paradise.
Take in the views from the park's lookouts, have a relaxing picnic or barbecue, or stay overnight in a picturesque campground or cabin accommodation. Bring your binoculars to enjoy bird watching, or to search for possums and greater gliders after dark. Or for a more adventurous trip; walk one of the park's many tracks, or go for a mountain bike or horse ride through the spectacular landscape.
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10 Reviews on “Sawn Rocks Walking Track (1.5km)”
It’s very cool little place in the middle of nowhere