Coonabarabran Attractions

Australian Museum Diprotodon Exhibition (Attraction)
Coonabarabran Visitor Centre, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

The Australian Museum Diprotodon Exhibition is housed at the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre, on the Newell Highway, at the southern end of town. The exhibition displays the skeleton and skull of a Diprotodon, the largest marsupial ever to have lived. It is often likened to a giant sized wombat. The remains of the Diprotodon were found in the creek bed of Cox's Creek near Tambar S ...

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Coonandry Wines (Attraction)
Coonandry, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

Set among peaceful white gums, Coonandry Wines is building its reputation for fine local wines. Open for tastings and cellar door sales (weekends and public holidays), located just four kilometres north of Coonabarabran. ...

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Crystal Kingdom (Attraction)
Newell Highway, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

Crystal Kingdom is the home of one of the world's most unique one-locality mineral collections, the "Minerals of the Warrumbungles". See the world's rarest and most colourful Zeolite Crystals and learn that the Coonabarabran area was once home to not one, but two volcanos. Over 500 examples of local minerals and fossils are displayed. Not only are these treasures of the earth on show, thei ...

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Newcastle Hats Factory Outlet (Attraction)
Lot 21, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

Pick up a bargain at Newcastle Hats factory outlet, where cool, comfortable and practical hats, including factory seconds are for sale. Styles include the original washable, squashable hat, corporate and workware hats, bowls, gardening and bucket hats, kids caps and much more. Newcastle Hats is Australian made and Australian owned. Tours for bus groups are available with advance notice. Ca ...

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Pilliga Forest (Attraction)
Pilliga Forest, Baradine, New South Wales 2396, Australia

The Pilliga Forest is situated to the east of Baradine and to the north of Coonabarabran. Pronounced Pily-gah, the Pilliga Forest is the largest native inland forest west of the Great Dividing Range, with over 500, 000 hectares to explore. The Pilliga was once managed by State Forests and the Cypress Pine that grows in the forest was milled. Since 2005 however, there have been several new nati ...

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Pilliga Pottery and Bush Cafe (Attraction)
Dandry Road (off the Newell Highway), Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

Nestled on the edge of the Pilliga Forest, Pilliga Pottery is known for being the only pottery in Australia to use a specialised technique of applying bright glazes and engravings to terracotta. This method produces a stunning lead light effect, which brings the unique designs to life. Visitors are welcome at Pilliga Pottery and Bush Cafe. The extensive studio workshop, gallery shop and cafe, ...

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Sandstone Caves - Pilliga Nature Reserve (Attraction)
Newell Highway, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

The Sandstone Caves are located approximately 35 kilometres north of Coonabarabran within the Pilliga Nature Reserve. The Sandstone Caves are a series of cathedral type caves that have been formed over many thousands of years through the weathering of the fragile sandstone. The Sandstone Caves are a special place for the Gamilaraay people and is a good place to experience Aboriginal Culture in ...

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Siding Spring Observatory (Attraction)
Timor Road, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

Siding Spring Observatory is Australia's largest optical astronomy research facility. It is located 27 kilometres west of Coonabarabran on the road to Warrumbungle National Park. There is free entry into the Visitors Centre, cafe and gift shop and visitors are encouraged to explore the Exploratory Centre which houses an exhibition on astronomy (charges apply). Inside the Exploratory th ...

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Timor Valley Estate Vineyard (Attraction)
Timor Road, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

Coonabarabran's newest tourist attraction. Give your tastebuds a real treat with fine wines of Timor Valley Estate Vineyard. Situated in a delightful country setting with scenic view's, enroute to Warrumbungles National Park. ...

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Warrumbungle National Park (Attraction)
John Renshaw Parkway / Timor Road, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

Warrumbungle National Park is situated 36 kilometres west of Coonabarabran and 80 kilometres from Gilgandra. Drive the bitumen access to the Park by travelling along Timor Road from Coonabarabran. The Warrumbungle National Park offers magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, emus and many other native fauna and flora. Opportunities exist for bushwalking, nature st ...

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Warrumbungle National Park Discovery Program (Attraction)
John Renshaw Parkway / Timor Road, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

Tara Cave in Warrumbungle National Park is one of the sites used traditionally by Gamilaraay people for many thousands of years. The tour led by an Aboriginal Discovery Ranger, gives an understanding of the first people to live in the Warrumbungles. Please note, Tara Cave is not accessible to the public without a Discovery Ranger. This tour and other activities, including tours through Mount K ...

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Wattagan Estate Winery (Attraction)
Oxley Highway, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

Wattagan Estate Winery, is a rural winery producing nine wine varieties. Open for wine tastings and cellar door sales. Morning, afternoon teas and light lunches available for group bookings only. Coaches and groups are welcome - prior bookings appreciated. Catering for weddings, dinners and small functions. ...

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Woodpecker Gun (Attraction)
Cnr of John and Edward Streets, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

The Woodpecker Gun is a War Memorial to those who served in the Second World War. The Japanese Machine Gun, which is at the front of the Memorial Swimming Pool, adjacent to the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre, was captured on August 3, 1945 during combat in New Guinea. There is an information board at the gun site with details of the capture and a listing of the Coonabarabran m ...

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Wool Studio (Attraction)
Sleepy Hollow Timor Road, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

Come and join Elizabeth at her studio and watch how she turns raw fleece into a finished garment. This is a great opportunity for all ages. Also available are farm fresh home cooked jams, relish and other local crafts. Enjoy a cuppa while strolling around at your leisure and enjoying the tranquil surroundings of The Wool Studio at "Sleepy Hollow". ...

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Worlds Largest Virtual Solar System Drive (Attraction)
Newell Highway, Coonabarabran, New South Wales 2357, Australia

Launch into Coonabarabran, the Astronomy Capital of Australia, and experience NSW newest self drive touring route - 'The World's Largest Virtual Solar System Drive! See huge roadside billboards featuring 3-dimensional fibreglass planets at roadside rest areas and Visitor Information Centre's along the five main roads that lead to Siding Spring Observatory, 28 kilometres west of Coonabarabran. ...

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