Part 4

The Warrunbungle campsite was almost deserted and we worked out that it was to do with the heat that you would normally experience but we have been extremely lucky with weather and avoided all the storms that have been rocking other parts of the state.
We enjoyed the Siding Springs observatory and it sparked another vibrant campfire discussion- I think that the concept of space has a habit of inspiring big conversations. The size of th telescope was incredible and to think that 2.5 grams if aluminum was used to replace the massive reflective surface annually makes you wonder at applied science.
Piliga nature reserve was waiting for us and some quick decision making meant camping at the sculpture site at Dandry Gorge. Once again there was water in the creek which was a classic sandy normally dry river bed with gum trees along the edge. It was a mixed forest with cypress in the mix. The sculpture walk was amazing in it's location and artistic interpretations. The gorge was just as impressive and would have been well worth a visit if the sculptures were not installed. The Piliga Nature Reserve looks like a great place to come mountain biking in cooler weather to explore some of the forest tracks available. It would be nice to longer longer but time is starting to put pressure on and there are still a few spots we would like to get to for a camp and quick explore.