Outback Towns

Coonabarabran

Coonabarabran is known to be the astronomy capital of Australia! Go stargazing with an expert in Coonabarabran a friendly country town of around 3,000 people. Coonabarabran is one of the best places to bush walk in Warrumbungle National Park.

About Coonabarabran

Coonabarabran - the Astronomy Capital of Australia

Go stargazing with an expert in Coonabarabran a friendly country town of around 3,000 people. Coonabarabran is one of the best places to bushwalk in Warrumbungle National Park.

Observatories

Australian Museum Diprotodon and Megafauna display in the Coonabarabran Visitor Centre includes the skeleton of a giant Diprotodon.

Birds of Baradine and the Pilliga

The Pilliga State Forest is regarded as a birdwatcher's paradise. There are 8 self drives routes which vary in length from 52 km to 80 km.

Crystal Kingdom

The "Minerals of the Warrumbungles" is Australia's first one-locality mineral and fossil display. Here you will find out all about the two extinct volcanoes and see the world's rarest and most colourful Zeolite crystals.

Pilliga Pottery

Australia's most famous bush pottery, it is the only pottery in Australia to use a specialized technique of applying bright glazes and engravings to terracotta. This produces a stunning lead light effect, which brings their unique designs to life.

 

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