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Coonabarabran
Known as ‘The Astronomy Capital of Australia’,
Coonabarabran is the gateway to two of Central NSW most famous
icons. Siding Spring Observatory,
Australia’s largest optical astronomy research centre and the truly
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Photo : courtesy ANU |
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The
Warrumbungles
Warrumbungles’ means ‘crooked mountains’ and
are the remnants of a 13 million year old volcano.
Their craggy peaks and spires are easily
recognised and easily accessable, being just 27 km from
Coonabarabran.
It is also home for plentiful wildlife, has
great camping facilities and an excellent range of walking trails
including one of Australia’s Great Walks, ‘The Grand High Tops’
which provides fantastic views and circumnavigates its way around
the unusual rock formation of The Breadknife. |
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Coonabarabran is a place where you choose how
much activity or relaxation
you need. For example you can …
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Discover Astronomy and admire the
stunning night sky from Skywatch Observatory. |
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Photo : courtesy ANU |
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| For art and craft lovers, observe potters
sculpt clay into art at Pilliga Pottery, marvel at the
luminous leadlight creations of Warrumbungles Glass House
or preview the latest exhibition at the Art Gallery of Coonabarabran.
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Get back to nature and find out
the secrets of the Pilliga Forest, including its wonderful
birdlife. The areas Aboriginal and ecological significance is also
revealed with Ukerbarley Tours.
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Uncover out-of-the ordinary
museums! Come face to face with a
Diprotodon skeleton (like a giant
overgrown wombat), in the Australian Museum Megafauna Display,
see remarkable fossils at Crystal Kingdom
and discover our folklore and pioneering past at the Australian
Folk Music Heritage Centre
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Explore the main street mix of
art deco and colonial architecture whilst strolling the shops and
surrounding country towns. On the outskirts of Coonabarabran can
grab a bargain at Newcastle Hats factory outlet.
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In the mood for wine tasting?
Sample our selection of fine local wines. |
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Coonabarabran offers a great range of quality accommodation and
eating out options to suit every style and budget.
For
more an information pack on the region contact
Coonabarabran Visitor Information
Centre FREECALL 1800 242 881
or
email coonavic@hwy.com.au.
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