Place Type
Reserves - National Parks,Reserves
Location
223.23kms North of Sydney - Driving 297 km (3 hours 20 mins)
528.59kms South of Brisbane - Driving 680 km (7 hours 41 mins)
Address & Contact
Wingen NSW 2337
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Information
Early explorers assumed Burning Mountain's billowing smoke and peak of grey, smouldering ash was a volcano, but it's actually a natural slow-burning coal seam, one of very few in the world.
Signs along the walk from the rest area explain the effects of the underground fire on the landscape, the regeneration process and the significance of the area to Aboriginal people. There are good views of the Hunter Valley and Wingen Maid Nature Reserve, and great photo opportunities. Nearby visitor facilities, including parking, barbecues, toilets and a rest area, are administered by Upper Hunter Shire Council.
Access 24 km north of Scone. Entry is off the New England Highway north of Wingen.
Scone, phone 6540 2300 Nelson Bay, phone 4984 8200