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The Breadknife, Warrumbungle National Park

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Kangaroos, Warrumbungle National Park

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National parks around Coonabarabran

Coonabarabran is the closest town to the craggy peaks and spires of the Warrumbungle Ranges. Warrumbungle National Park is popular for bushwalking, camping and encountering wildlife.

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    About Coonabarabran

    Known as the astronomy capital of Australia, Coonabarabran is nestled in the foothills of the Warrumbungles, one of the State's most accessible national parks. It has excellent camping facilities and bushwalking treks.

    With crystal clear skies, this area is also perfect for stargazing. Located here is Australia's largest optical astronomy research facility, Siding Spring Observatory; you can visit the Discovery Centre at the observatory during daytime only.

    Admire the bulldozer-like teeth of a diprotodon, the largest marsupial ever identified, at the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre.

    • Siding Springs Observatory

      Siding Springs Observatory
      Siding Springs Observatory near Coonabarabran

    • The Breadknife, Warrumbungle National Park

      The Breadknife, Warrumbungle National Park
      The Breadknife formation at Warrumbungle National Park. Image Susan Wright

    • Kangaroos, Warrumbungle National Park

      Kangaroos, Warrumbungle National Park
      Kangaroos at Warrumbungle National Park. Image Hamilton Lund

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