6^th to 10^th October:- Campout at Gibraltar Range.

 Gibralter Range N.P. can be accessed via the Gwydir Highway, 79km east of Glen Innes. The 9km unsealed entry road to Mulligans camp ground is suitable for 2WD in all weathers. Highlights of the park are its deep valleys and giant granite rocks, scenic creeks and cascades, swamps, woodlands and heaths that can be explored on more than 80km of walking track.

Camping fees: Mulligans Camping area. $10.00 per adult per night $5.00 per child per night.

Vehicle fees; $7.00 per day or annual pass.

Facilities; Wood, gas/electric barbecues, picnic tables, amenities block with flush toilets and cold showers. There are 6 camping areas to suit multi-vehicle groups and 15 individual sites for tents and medium sized caravans and camping trailers. Water supply. Tap water available but boil before drinking.

Several walking tracks start from this area. Little Dandahra Creek nearby is suitable for swimming. There are 10 walking tracks ranging in difficulty from easy to medium difficulty, 1km to 19 km. in the park.

Temperature range for October 20-25 degrees. Rainfall 100mm for October.

There 140 species of birds, including the rare rufous scrub bird, koalas, spotted tailed quolls, wallabies, rufous bettongs, long nosed potoroos, greater glider and common dunnarts and pouched frogs to be seen in the park.

It would be good if I could get some idea of numbers of members interested in participating in the campout by the next meeting as I may have to book the campsites. Details of the walks can be accessed online at www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au Carol Smallwood.